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At the opening Mass for the Extraordinary Consistory in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo XIV urged cardinals to seek true freedom of faith, pray for peace in unity, and pursue harmony through obedience, stressing that war is never worthy of humanity or blessed by God, and highlighting the ongoing Synod and the example of Peter and Paul.
The Society of St Pius X issued an open letter and a 154-point declaration of Catholic faith to Pope Leo XIII and the College of Cardinals as it approaches a Vatican consistory, signaling a public reaffirmation of traditional Catholic teaching amid tension with Rome and ahead of plans to consecrate bishops without papal approval.
Ahead of an extraordinary Vatican consistory (June 26-27) and planned July 1 episcopal consecrations without papal approval, the Society of Saint Pius X issued an open letter and a 154-point declaration affirming traditional Catholic teachings. The Vatican has warned that such unapproved consecrations would be schismatic, while Pope Leo XIV urged dialogue and communion within the Church as the SSPX maintains its traditional stance.
Pope Leo XIV announced plans for an annual Consistory, with the next scheduled for June near the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, emphasizing continuity, synodality, and global Church unity, while also addressing issues like Venezuela and the role of laity and women in the Church.
Pope Leo XIV is holding his first Extraordinary Consistory on January 7-8, involving discussions on church governance, synodality, and liturgy, with meetings behind closed doors and a Mass at St. Peter's Basilica.
Pope Leo XIV is holding his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals on January 7-8, 2026, in the Vatican, to foster prayer, reflection, and counsel among the Cardinals, strengthening their communion and support for his leadership in governing the Church.
Pope Francis has announced the appointment of 21 new cardinals from various regions around the world, with 18 of them being eligible to participate in the election of a new pope. This marks the ninth time the pope has named new cardinals since assuming his position. The appointments reflect Francis's focus on promoting clergy from developing nations, in contrast to his eurocentric predecessors. The consistory to formally install the new cardinals will take place at the end of September.