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Pope Leo addresses the Cardinals at the Extraordinary Consistory from June 26-27, 2026. Credit: Vatican Media

What Is a Consistory? Pope Leo explains

VATICAN CITY — Clad in scarlet red to symbolize the blood of the martyrs, the cardinals of the
Sister Smerilli new Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Makes Key Vatican Appointments

VATICAN CITY — This week, Pope Leo XIV continued shaping the leadership of the Roman Curia with several
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,
Cardinals meet with Pope Leo XIV in the third session of the consistory on Jan. 8, 2025, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV calls June consistory of cardinals, says Evangelii Gaudium must be relaunched

In a letter to the College of Cardinals, the pope said the exhortation remains “a significant point of
Palm Sunday 2025 in St. Peter's Square. Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren | EWTN

Entering Holy Week at the Vatican

The Catholic Church has entered Holy Week — the most sacred time of the liturgical year — marking

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