Pope Francis warns future cardinals to avoid partying

[DonViejo]

By Agence France-Presse
Monday, January 13, 2014 7:43 EST

Pope Francis has written to the cardinals he is preparing to appoint next month, warning them to steer clear of “worldliness” and “celebrations” and telling them they should retain “a simple and humble heart”.

Francis has repeatedly warned clerics against being ambitious and has curtailed the use of honorific “monsignor” titles as part of his plans to revamp the Vatican’s scandal-tainted bureaucracy and finances.

“The post of cardinal is not a promotion or an honour or a decoration. It is simply a service that demands a wider view and a bigger heart,” the pope said in his letter, made public by the Vatican on Monday.

He said the 19 new cardinals, who were named on Sunday and will officially be appointed at a consistory on February 22, should make sure they follow the example of Jesus Christ — “the path of humility”.

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[goldent]

1. ...has curtailed the use of honorific “monsignor” titles

Is this referring to the title "monsignor" that is quite common in US Catholic parishes? I never really understood what it meant.