Cardinals Zen, Erdő, Eijk will not attend Pope Leo’s extraordinary consistory
The three are all representatives of the already dwindling so-called 'conservative faction' within the College of Cardinals.
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Pope Leo’s upcoming consistory will echo Francis’ synodal style
The June 26-27 gathering will divide the cardinals into 20 groups to discuss evangelization, peace, the common good, and synodality.
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Pope Leo XIV’s June consistory to focus on ‘just war’ theory, synodality, encyclical – not liturgy
A new letter from Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re outlines consistory sessions on ‘Magnifica Humanitas,’ the ‘international situation,’ synodal implementation, and ‘the common good.’
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Cardinal Zen says consistory was ‘hijacked’ by Pope Francis ‘henchmen’
'They did their utmost to prevent the cardinals from voicing their opinions. Isn't this the exact opposite of Pope Leo's purpose in convening the consistory?' Cardinal Zen wrote.
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Leaked consistory texts reveal cardinal’s defense of Latin Mass restrictions
Cardinal Roche did not present his document defending Traditionis Custodes at the consistory; it was handed out to the participants instead.
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Pope Leo opens first consistory with strong emphasis on synodality, Vatican II
Sources told LifeSiteNews that key roles in the opening phases of the consistory were assigned to figures closely aligned with the approach of Pope Francis.
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Pope Leo XIV to discuss liturgy with cardinals at January consistory: report
The main themes of the consistory will reportedly be the role of the College of Cardinals in Pope Leo's governance, synodality, and liturgical peace.
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Pope Leo XIV to convene extraordinary consistory of cardinals in January: report
From January 7-8, 2026, all cardinals will convene in Rome for a special meeting to discuss key issues facing the Church, according to a recent report.
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