Pope in 'tectonic' shake-up of Vatican bureaucracy

Francis, 85, put together a group of cardinals to advise him on how to enact reforms

Francis, 85, put together a group of cardinals to advise him on how to enact reforms

Pope Francis on Saturday followed through on a promise made ahead of his 2013 election and published a much-anticipated shake-up of the Vatican's powerful governing body.

- 'Tectonic shift' - Cardinals gathered for the conclave to elect a new pope in 2013 were divided between those who believed there were deep-rooted problems in the Curia and those who wanted to preserve the status quo.

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