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Pope Leo XIV celebrates the opening Mass of an extraordinary consistory of cardinals, the second of his pontificate, in St. Peter's Basilica on June 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV closes consistory with appeal to help world find God’s paths to peace

The pope thanked the College of Cardinals for their work during a two-day extraordinary consistory, highlighting their reflections
A gathering of 178 cardinals take part in working groups during an extraordinary consistory held in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on June 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Cardinals confront a ‘wounded world’ at opening of synodal consistory

The 178 cardinals attending the two-day consistory spoke of growing polarization within their respective societies. Confronting a world
Pope Leo XIV addresses 178 cardinals on the first of two days of discussions for the second extraordinary consistory of cardinals, held in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on June 26, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV defends synodal consistory as path to ‘grow in communion’ 

Acknowledging reservations among some cardinals, the pope urged confidence in the format in his opening address, and asked that they offer him their “strong, explicit and public” support. Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals during the extraordinary consistory on Jan. 7, 2026 in Vatican City. (photo: Vatican Media)

Pope Leo XIV Convenes Second Consistory Amid Continued Concerns Over ‘Synodal’ Structure

ANALYSIS: Increased participation and opportunity to submit contributions to the Holy Father are new elements to the meeting,

Cardinal Ruini, John Paul II’s chief strategist in Italy, dies at age 95

Architect of the Italian Church’s ‘cultural project,’ he led high‑stakes fights over life, family, and secularism while seeking

Courage Director: Synod Report ‘Wounds the Church’

Father Brian Gannon argues how ‘intellectually dishonest’ document departs from Scripture and 2,000 years of Church teaching on

Pope’s Cameroon Visit Puts Archbishop Nkea in the Spotlight

The archbishop of Bamenda is a rising star in the Catholic Church in Cameroon and beyond. When Pope

Theologians Press Vatican to Address Concerns Over Marian Document

Scholars request a formal reply from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to their detailed criticism
Pope Pius XII praying in an undated photo. (photo: Vatican Media / Vatican Media )

Pius XII Expert: No Serious Historian Can Call Him ‘Hitler’s Pope’

On the 150th anniversary of Pius XII’s birth, Emilio Artiglieri pays tribute to the late wartime pontiff and

Society of St. Pius X to consecrate bishops without Rome’s approval, courting excommunication 

The plan threatens to harden a decades-old split between the traditionalist group and the Vatican. The Priestly Society

John Allen: Formidable Vatican Correspondent, Faithful Friend

COMMENTARY: Perhaps the most valuable trait John will be remembered for was his willingness to put into practice

Pope Leo XIV meets FSSP leaders amid visitation, ‘Traditionis Custodes’ fallout

The FSSP leaders called the meeting “an opportunity to present to the Holy Father in greater detail the

Cardinal Roche Doubles Down on ‘Traditionis Custodes’

In an undelivered consistory address, the prefect for the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the

At consistory, Cardinal Zen slams synodality as ‘ironclad manipulation’ and ‘insult’ to bishops

Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun delivered a forceful critique of synodality at the extraordinary consistory of cardinals this week,

Pope Leo XIV to hold next consistory in June, hopes for annual meetings with cardinals

Pope Leo XIV will be hosting a second consistory of cardinals at the end of June and wants

Cardinals Underscore Peace, Unity and Listening as Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory

Cardinals who spoke to the Register as they entered the consistory all said they welcomed the Pope’s decision
Pope Leo XIV addresses cardinals during the extraordinary consistory on Jan. 7, 2026, in Vatican City. | Credit: Vatican Media

Liturgy sidestepped at Pope Leo XIV’s first consistory

ROME — Some cardinals and faithful who have a devotion to the traditional Roman rite have expressed concern

The Extraordinary Consistory — What’s in Store?

Curial reform, synodality, and liturgy are on the agenda in the first such gathering of Pope Leo XIV’s

When the Vicar of Christ Joins the Media Scrum

COMMENTARY: What are the advantages, perils and unwanted consequences of Pope Leo XIV’s Tuesday evening ‘doorstep’ exchanges with

Mariologists publish scathing critique of Vatican note on Mary’s titles

One of the Catholic Church’s foremost associations of Mariologists has issued a strongly critical response to Mater Populi Fidelis, a

Pope Leo XIV plans to hold major meeting of cardinals in January

Pope Leo XIV is planning to convene an extraordinary consistory of cardinals in early January, the theme of

When Was Jesus Born? Italian Researcher Puts Christ’s Birth In December, 1 BC

An interview with researcher Liberato De Caro of the Institute of Crystallography of the National Research Council in Bari, Italy
Pope Benedict XVI (photo: Giulio Napolitano/CNA / CNA)

Benedict XVI — Priest, Prefect, Pope, Rest in Peace

With the pope emeritus’ death, the Catholic Church loses one of the greatest minds in its 2,000-year history.

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