https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/once-again-cardinals-uncertain-ahead-of-consistoryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/once-again-cardinals-uncertain-ahead-of-consistoryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/once-again-cardinals-uncertain-ahead-of-consistory#u20132Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:15:48 +0000Pope 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 str