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Jan. 9, 2026 : On January 8th morning, Pope Leo XIV opened the second day of the Consistory of Cardinals. The Holy Father first presided over Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica and then met with cardinals to discuss several key themes facing the Church.
Pope Leo XIV will be hosting a second consistory of cardinals at the end of June and wants to hold such meetings annually.
The Vatican made the announcement Thursday evening at the conclusion of the Holy Father’s first extraordinary consistory of cardinals that lasted two days. The next such meeting is expected to be held on June 27–28, the vigil of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pope would like to hold annual meetings lasting three to four days, allowing more time for discussion on various topics of importance and for free interventions by the members of the Sacred College of Cardinals.
Edward Pentin reports from Rome to EWTN with his top takeaways of Pope Leo XIV's first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals held Jan. 7-8.
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