Over the years the Roman Curia, the central body for the administration of the Roman Catholic Church, has proven to be both confusing to many and vitally important for the administration of the Church and the Vatican. In the book The Roman: History, Theology and Organization, Monsignor Anthony Ekpo provides a historical, theological, and juridical explanation of the nature of the Roman Curia. Mons. Ekpo offers a brief and highly intelligible overview of the development of the various curial institutions and their present configuration in the light of Pope Francis’ reorganization. As well, he shows the differences between the Holy See, Vatican City State and the Roman Curia, defining each entity’s role. This overview of the Roman Curia and allied ecclesiastical institutions, like the Vatican and the Holy See, is the first comprehensive treatment in English on the reforms enacted by Pope Francis’ Praedicate Evangelium. Teachers, students, and researchers alike will find this an invaluable resource on the nature, history, theology, and juridical structures of the Roman Curia.
