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Pope Leo XIV Urges Cardinals to Drop Personal Agendas at Extraordinary Consistory

The consultative meeting seeks common discernment on church governance with heightened attention to Venezuela.

VATICAN CITY (Vatican City State (Holy See)), 08/01/2026.- A handout picture provided by the Vatican Media shows Pope Leo XIV (C) during a Mass with the cardinals participating in the Extraordinary Consistory in St Peter's Basilica at Vatican City, 08 January 2026. (Papa) EFE/EPA/VATICAN MEDIA HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES
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El Papa León XIV

Overview

  • Opening day two, Leo XIV told roughly 170 cardinals to set aside personal or factional priorities and work in unity.
  • The Holy See describes the gathering as a forum to foster common discernment and to provide support and counsel to the pope.
  • Sessions continue today under Cardinals José Tolentino de Mendonça and Luis Antonio Tagle, with conclusions expected at a Vatican briefing around 19:00.
  • The discussions proceed with concern over Venezuela, including a reported call from U.S. politician Marco Rubio to Cardinal Pietro Parolin on humanitarian efforts and December’s passport seizure of Cardinal Baltazar Porras.
  • Agenda items include bridging liturgical rifts, strengthening abuse management, and reviewing curial staffing after continuity moves and the appointment of Filippo Ianonne; Leo XIV earlier permitted a Tridentine Mass in St. Peter’s.