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The Roman Curia is the administrative apparatus of the Holy See and the central governing body of the entire Catholic Church, together with the Pope...

Timeline of Events

1933

7.20.1933

Vice-Chancellor of Germany Franz von Papen and Vatican Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli sign a concordat on behalf of their respective nations.

1958

3.1.1958

Samuel Alphonsus Stritch is appointed Pro-Prefect of the Propagation of Faith and thus becomes the first American member of the Roman Curia.

1966

6.14.1966

The Vatican announces the abolition of the ''Index Librorum Prohibitorum'' (index of prohibited books), which was originally instituted in 1557.