The extraordinary consistory concluded on June 28 with a speech by Leo XIV to the 178 gathered cardinals: he defended synodality as a "path of communion," called for "strong, explicit, and public" support, and announced that the family and *Amoris Laetitia* would be at the heart of the cardinals' gathering in 2027.
Jun 28, 2026 10 8
The second day of the extraordinary consistory (27 June) took place under the sign of peace. Cardinal Re preached on fraternity; Cardinal Fernández described military interventions in Gaza and Lebanon as "disproportionate."
Jun 27, 2026 13 9
Six days before the deadline of July 1 set by Rome, a renowned theologian directly addresses Leo XIV on the FSSPX dossier. Between a call for peace and canonical pressure, the countdown is on.
Jun 25, 2026 9 2
With just a few weeks to go before his historic visit to France, the Pope is multiplying gestures: a homily on the Eucharist as an antidote to division, a speech in Pavia against hatred, and a working consistory with the cardinals.
Jun 25, 2026 9 1
On June 20, Léon XIV visited Pavia. A child asked him about violence in the world. His response: *"Enough words of hatred, harassment, war."* A foretaste of his pastoral style as Paris approaches.
Jun 24, 2026 9 5
