Roman Curia

The Roman Curia is a group of ministries used by the Pope to exercise his power. Its structure, operation and various duties are divided and organised into two main important documents, drafted by Pope John Paul II:

• Pastor Bonus, the Apostolic Constitution of 1988
• General Regulations of the Roman Curia of 1999

The Roman Curia is composed as follows:

• Secretariat of State
• Congregations
• Tribunals
• Pontifical Councils
• Offices
• Other bodies of Roman Curia: the Prefecture