What happened?
The Council of Cardinals has reportedly approved the final draft of a new Vatican constitution. Praedicate Evangelium (Preach the Gospel) will replace Pastor Bonus (The Good Shepherd), promulgated by St John Paul II in 1988. The apostolic constitution outlines the structure of the Curia and its workings.
Why was it under-reported?
Catholic media have received the story cautiously. The original report came in an exclusive article by Dario Menor Torres of the Spanish weekly Vida Nueva. Other publications may be biding their time until Pope Francis makes an official announcement.
