Parolin: Most Of The Curia Reform “Already Done”

Recent financial scandals:
“…If we look at history, there have always been difficult moments. There have always been situations, how shall I say, not completely transparent; problems, difficulties, etc... The Holy Father wanted to directly confront these problems that have arisen precisely to make the Roman Curia as transparent as possible… I would say that on the one hand there are those problems that unfortunately sadden us, hurt us, but on the other hand it is a sign of the will to make this institution as effective as possible, with the aim of evangelizing today’s world and proclaiming the Gospel to the people of today.”

Parolin on China

“We have talked so much about it! I would say first of all that I deeply respect anyone who has a different opinion and who criticizes, let’s say, criticizes the Holy See’s policy on China. And it’s a right to do so because it’s an extremely complex and difficult situation. There can be different points of view. We decided this path of “small steps” — it’s true that there has been work done before, but there was a great impetus from Pope Francis. Also take into account that this agreement was not intended to be, and could not be, an agreement to resolve all the problems that the Church faces in China, but simply a small step from which to start, to seek to improve the situation of the Church. So there is no claim that this is the “final word.” It is only — I have always compared it to a small seed which enters the ground. We have had these days the Parable of the Sower in the liturgy, which goes into the ground and which, we hope, with the grace of God and the good will of each one, will be able to grow and bear fruit. This is our Hope. And it requires a lot of patience. A lot of patience.”