Dicastery
Department of the Roman Curia
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Pastor bonus (1988) includes this definition:
By the word "dicasteries" are understood the Secretariat of State, Congregations, Tribunals, Councils and Offices, namely, the Apostolic Camera, the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See and the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See.
However, since Praedicate evangelium came into force, Pastor bonus and its content is obsolete.
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Praedicate evangelium
Under the new structure of the Roman Curia created by Praedicate evangelium (effective since 5 June 2022), the former congregations and pontifical councils are replaced with dicasteries.
Current dicasteries
As of 2022, there are sixteen dicasteries: