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I have been following this on the "periphery" for some time. Catholic World News carried a "teaser" on it today. It seems the Holy Father hates the current organizational scheme of the Curia. For one thing, many in key positions are past or near retirement. Second, Pope Benedict was said to be none too happy with the elevation of State over CDF as occurred under Pope John Paul the Great. So, there has been a persistent rumor of a coming and wholesale change in the Curia. A recent move gave one congregation the "portfolios" of all the priests in the world so that their records are not scattered all over the place. Thus, if a red flag should arise, the same Congregation can see if there is a "dossier" on the man. I also wonder if the head of CDF will be the Pope? That is the way things functioned for a long time and the Prefect was actually a glorified secretary who handled day to day matters. Where that leaves Cardinal Pell and rumors concerning him is anyone's guess although it could mean he will become a Cardinal Bishop like Cardinal Arinze (meaning two key Liturgical men in the top ranks of the Curia).

I tend to think that this could indicate a lot of bright, young, orthodox men moving into key positions. It is said that September is to be the month of Curial Reform. With the Synod coming up, this could be a huge bombshell as it is before the Synod. I also think the Archbishop Marini may have done his last Papal Mass.

In all organizations, act quickly or the impulse to reform becomes dragged down with inertia.

Frank