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Created with Fabric.js 1.4.5 ROMAN CURIA 11 Pontifical Councils Each combined form an organization that assists the Church in caring for the needy, different religioned, uneducated, non-believing, and those lay people in the Catholic Church 1 Secretariat of State 3 Tribunals 9 Congregations The Secretariat of the State has two parts: The Section for General Affairs: is in charge of day-to-day business, such as handling papal documents, keeping archives of important documents, and keeping schedule with the whole of the Roman Curia. They also publish papal announcements. They hold in their power the Papal Seal and the Fisherman's Ring.The Section for Relations with States: more diplomatic and deals with international issues, such as preparing a Pope's visit to a country or the Pope's role in an event or organization. They are also responsible for the Vatican's diplomatic relations.As a whole, the Secretariat oversees the political and diplomatic functions of the Church 3 TribunalsApostolic Penitentiary: Responsible for matters in the forgiveness of sins Rota Romana: Holds cases involving the Catholic, and Man-made laws within the ChurchApostolic Signatura: Highest Judicial authority under the pope The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith assists the Pope in promoting and safeguarding the teachings of the Catholic Church in matters of Faith and morals.The Congregation for the Oriental Churches helps in the administration of matters concerning the Eastern Catholic Churches, sometimes referred to as the Oriental Catholic Churches.The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments oversees the “regulation and promotion of the sacred liturgy, primarily of the sacraments.”The Congregation for the Causes of Saints handles matters regarding the canonization of servants of God to the sainthood. After conducting a thorough investigation and ensuring that the proper procedures have been followed, the congregation will make a recommendation to the Holy Father. This congregation also supervises the authentication of holy relics. 9 CongregationsThe Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith assists the Pope in promoting and safeguarding the teachings of the Catholic Church in matters of Faith and morals.The Congregation for the Oriental Churches helps in the administration of matters concerning the Eastern Catholic Churches, sometimes referred to as the Oriental Catholic Churches.The Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments oversees the “regulation and promotion of the sacred liturgy, primarily of the sacraments.”The Congregation for the Causes of Saints handles matters regarding the canonization of servants of God to the sainthood. After conducting a thorough investigation and ensuring that the proper procedures have been followed, the congregation will make a recommendation to the Holy Father. This congregation also supervises the authentication of holy relics. Congregation for Bishops: is concerned with the maintenance of dioceses, and the appointment of bishops. Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples: is in charge of coordinating missionary work around the world and helps in the Church's missionary work by encouraging it in the laity and clergySacred Congregation for the Clergy: is responsible for anything that involves the "life, conduct, rights, and obligations of the clergy" as well as the religious and spiritual formation of the Church.Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life: encourages and oversees "the practice of the evangelical councils" of poverty, chastity, and obedience. They are responsible for matters that involve the consecrated life and any societies dedicated to imitating the lives of the Apostles.Congregation for Catholic Education: assists in the education of those preparing for the priesthood, including the establishment and maintenance of seminaries, while helping other institutions of Catholic education The Pontifical Council for the Laity: Promotes and coordinates the apostolate of the laity, helps manage there contributions to the ChurchThe Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity: Assists the Church in its ecumenical activities and tries to draw the different sects of Christianity closer together, towards unity.The Pontifical Council for the Family: “Promotes the pastoral care of families” and “protects their rights and dignity in the Church and in civil society.” The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace: Seeks to promote “justice and peace in the world in accordance with the Gospel and the social teaching of the Church.”The Pontifical Council “Cor Unum”: Established to help those in need, thus making manifest the love of Jesus Christ in the world. Encourages human fellowship and leads the Churches relief efforts.The Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People: Concerned with the pastoral care of those who have left their home countries or who do not have one.The Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers: Assists in the Church’s apostolate to those who are suffering.The Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts: In charge of publishing the authentic interpretations of the Church’s laws as directed by the Pope/Church.The Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue: Fosters dialogue with members of other religions.The Pontifical Council for Dialogue with Non-Believers: Looks into the causes for atheism and lack of faith and manifests the care of the Church for those who do not believe in God.The Pontifical Council for Culture: Helps to bring the message of the Gospel into human culture, especially in the areas of the sciences, literature, and the arts.The Pontifical Council for Social Communications: Seeks to advance the Churches message through various forms of media.
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