Gordon Campbell: Gordon Campbell On A Neglected, Enduring Aspect Of The Francis Era

Now that the formalities of saying goodbye to Pope Francis are over, the process of selecting his successor can begin in earnest. By focusing on the liberal vs progressive spectrum, the succession speculation minimises the impact that Francis’ massive administrative reform of the Church administrative arm – the Curia – will have on the mood of the conclave. As they say, Francis had the heart of a Franciscan but the mind of a Jesuit, and the Curia reforms he led were enacted with ruthless efficiency.