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Pope Francis leading the Sunday Angelus prayer from his window at the Vatican on 4 July (AFP/Getty)
Pope Francis has often seemed like a pontiff in a hurry.
In his eight-year papacy, he has tirelessly sought to reshape the Roman Catholic Church in a more pastoral image, and has elevated more than half of the College of Cardinals – the body that will elect his successor. He has opened previously taboo debates about married priests, the role of women in the Church, the welcoming of gay Catholics, and holy communion for the divorced and remarried. He has kept up an exhausting schedule of travel around the world.
Pope Francis issues new law to combat corruption in the Vatican Staff, including senior clerics, must refuse gifts exceeding €40
Fri, Apr 30, 2021, 08:23
Pope Francis, pictured this week, has introduced new measures to target corruption at the Vatican . Photograph: Vatican Media via Getty
In an effort to fight corruption in the highest ranks of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis issued a sweeping new decree on Thursday compelling top managers at the Vatican, including cardinals, to provide full financial disclosures and to refuse any gifts worth more than roughly €40.
In taking aim at matters both large and small, from real estate holdings and investments to work-related gifts given to any Vatican employee, Francis said his goal was to bring the church into accord with best financial practices to ensure transparency and fight corruption.