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Once again, cardinals uncertain ahead of consistory

Pope Leo XIV convened 178 cardinals at the Vatican on June 26, 2026, for a two-day meeting using a synodal working group structure. During the opening mass, the Pope stated that war is never blessed by God. He called for frankness and loyalty from the participants to help discern the Holy Spirit's action in the Church.

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The Pope has officially opened the second extraordinary consistory with a specific focus on synodal collaboration and the morality of war.

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  1. Pope Leo XIV Opens Second Extraordinary Consistory

    Pope Leo XIV convened 178 cardinals at the Vatican on June 26, 2026, for a two-day meeting using a synodal working group structure. During the opening mass, the Pope stated that war is never blessed by God. He called for frankness and loyalty from the participants to help discern the Holy Spirit's action in the Church.

    What's confirmed:

    • Pope Leo XIV opened his second extraordinary consistory on June 26, 2026.
    • The gathering included 178 cardinals meeting in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.
    • Pope Leo XIV stated that war is never blessed by God.
    • The consistory utilizes a synodal, working group structure.
    • The Pope asked cardinals for frankness and loyalty during the proceedings.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Pope's message on justified war is likely to infuriate Donald Trump.
    • Cardinals are uncertain or uncomfortable ahead of the consistory.
    • The synodal format may prevent effective counsel from reaching the Pope.
    • The clerical abuse crisis is the real test for synodality Leo-style.
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