US EditionPope says consistory must be free of personal, group ‘agendas’
Pope Leo XIV urged 170 cardinals to prioritize mission and synodality, emphasizing unity and listening to guide Church action over the next two years.
- On Jan. 7, 2025, Pope Leo XIV convened an Extraordinary Consistory at the Vatican, where roughly 170 cardinals voted to reflect on Synod and synodality and Evangelization and mission in the Church in the light of Evangelii gaudium.
- Due to time constraints, the cardinals selected two themes from four, grounding their choice in Evangelii Gaudium and synodality to support Pope Leo XIV's collegial approach.
- Using a synodal method, cardinals divided into 20 language-based groups, with secretaries of nine groups given three minutes to report; sessions included liturgy and Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe's meditation before moving to the Paul VI Hall.
- Pope Leo XIV thanked the cardinals and reiterated that no final text is expected, emphasizing the journey is as important as the conclusion and this day and a half will guide the way ahead.
- Amid warnings about global 'storms', officials said a way will be found to address remaining topics as discussions continue Thursday, preceded by Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's.
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Pope says consistory must be free of personal, group ‘agendas’
ROME – In arguably one of the most important meetings of his papacy so far, Pope Leo Thursday stressed the importance of striving for unity and told cardinals there was no room for private agendas. Speaking during Mass at the start of Mass Jan. 8 for the second day of his first-ever consistory of cardinals, the pope noted that the cardinals came from across the world and “paused” from their activities to be together and be in God’s presence. “We…
The 170 cardinals gathered indicated synodality and evangelization as main themes. No written document at the end; "prefiguration" of the future journey, based on listening and sharing. Leo XIV: "Offering a model of collegiality." Relief to relations from local Churches, more difficult to consult. "Not team of experts, but community of faith."
The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican at the invitation of Pope Leo XIV want to discuss today the topics of participation and missionary mission of the Church.
At opening of meeting with cardinals, Pope Leo speaks of unity, love, and evangelization
In an opening address to cardinals gathered from around the world for a special two-day meeting at the Vatican this week, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that in their missionary work as a Church they are called to work in unity and charity, a witness through which Christ draws all to Himself.
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thegoodnewsroom.org‘I am here to listen’ Pope Leo tells cardinals at start of consistory
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — With 170 red hats present in Vatican City, the extraordinary consistory of cardinals started at 3:30 p.m. Rome time with Veni Creator Spiritus sounding in the Synod Hall inside the Vatican City walls. They later moved to round tables in the Paul VI Audience Hall, where the cardinals held group discussions. In opening remarks, Pope Leo XIV met the cardinals with one crucial message: “I am here to listen.” “As we learned …
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