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Pope Leo XIV Calls Extraordinary Consistory for Cardinal Consultations

11/10/2025

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Pope Leo XIV will convene an extraordinary consistory with all cardinals at the Vatican on January 7-8, 2026, to address requests for more frequent consultations.
The Vatican's Secretariat of State confirmed the gathering.
Cardinal Oswald Gracias emphasized the importance of the cardinals' support in leading the Church.
The event follows the Holy Door closure and ends Jubilee Year 2025.
Leo XIV will also meet the diplomatic corps on January 9.

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Pope Leo XIV will convene an extraordinary consistory with all cardinals at the Vatican on January 7-8, 2026, to address requests for more frequent consultations.
The Vatican's Secretariat of State confirmed the gathering.
Cardinal Oswald Gracias emphasized the importance of the cardinals' support in leading the Church.
The event follows the Holy Door closure and ends Jubilee Year 2025.
Leo XIV will also meet the diplomatic corps on January 9.