3 Conditions for Following Jesus and Being Witnesses to His Kingdom

Leo XIV explains to the cardinals the rationale behind the four topics of the consistory and reminds them: “We are not guardians of particular interests”

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Opening Address by Pope Leo XIV at the Start of Proceedings on the First Day of the Consistory

3 Criteria for Discernment in a Consistory Based on the Common Good of the Church: Leo XIV’s Guidelines to the Cardinals

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The Pope’s Homily on the Occasion of the Opening Mass of the Extraordinary Consistory with the Cardinals

Here Is How the Morning of the First Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals Unfolded. Everything You Need to Know: Topics Discussed, Debates, Contributions, and Initial Proposals

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All groups emphasized the need for the Church to present itself as a Mother — a welcoming place (including through the restructuring of parishes) capable of acknowledging its own errors and transforming suffering into an opportunity for growth.

The Culture of Power (On the Theory of Just War): Address by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández at the Opening of the Extraordinary Consistory at the Vatican

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Address by the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Pope’s Second Extraordinary Consistory with the Cardinals

Pope Leo XIV Clarifies the Meaning of Synodality to All Cardinals: It Is Not About Who Holds Power, but How We, Together, Safeguard the Gift Entrusted to the Church

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Concluding remarks by the Holy Father on the second and final day of the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals.

How Humanity Shapes Its Own Future and the Catholic Church’s Response: Cardinal Brislin’s Address to the Pope at the Consistory

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Cardinal Brislin’s Address at the Opening of the Third Session of the Extraordinary Consistory at the Vatican

A Look at the Morning of the Second Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals: Everything You Need to Know: Topics Addressed, Debates, Contributions, and Initial Proposals

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Most groups focused their reflections on understanding the deep rifts of our time — between peoples and nations, within societies, and inside families — and on how these rifts create wounds, especially among the poor, the vulnerable, the young (who lack the newness of life), and adults (who lack the wisdom that comes with age).

Report on Synodality (by Cardinal Grech) and the Short-Term Plan: Address to the Cardinals at the Consistory

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“This is not a speech intended to persuade anyone of the necessity or fruitfulness of the Synod,” said the cardinal, who added, “It is rather a modest and humble act of faith and discernment, which views the Synod through the gift of the fear of God, granted by the Holy Spirit.” This was by far the longest speech among those permitted to the speakers

Here Is How the Afternoon of the Second Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals Unfolded; The Topic Was Synodality and the Burden It Entails.

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Several Cardinals spoke on the subject. They agreed on the need to delve deeper into exploring and putting into practice the ascetic and historical dimensions of synodality, as well as the need to offer the clergy an image of the priesthood that is beautiful, creative, evangelical, and, at the same time, non-clerical.

3 Conditions for Following Jesus and Being Witnesses to His Kingdom, According to Leo XIV

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Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, June 28, 2026

Questions about liturgy: Bell Ringing at the Consecration

Fr. Edward McNamara

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

UN Calls for the Decriminalization of Heroin and Prostitution and Supports Concealing HIV Status from Sexual Partners

Stefano Gennarini

The controversial elements in the declaration were included over objections of the Trump administration, African and Asian nations. Despite the objections, the declaration was adopted with 149 votes in favor, 8 against, 14 abstentions, and 22 absentees

The leading advocate for abortion and gender ideology who works for the UN presents her report

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Unsurprisingly, Mofokeng’s tenure as health rapporteur was celebrated by pro-abortion and LGBTQ+ groups. The organization Women Deliver delivered a statement affirming Mofokeng’s work at the Human Rights Council session where she presented her final report. The statement was co-sponsored by several other like-minded organizations and read by a “proud African trans woman” who concluded by asserting that “access to gender affirming care has been life-saving