(OSV News) — This is the text from Pope Leo XIV’s address Jan. 7, 2026, at the opening of the Extraordinary Consistory with the College of Cardinals, given in the Synod Hall in the Vatican. Dear Brothers, I am very pleased to welcome all of you. Thank you for your presence! May the Holy Spirit, […]
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Pope Leo XIV: Let us rediscover Vatican II
Pope Leo XIV delivered his general audience today announcing a revisit to the documents of the Second Vatican Council. Leo urged the faithful “not to let its prophecy fade, and to continue to seek ways and means to implement its insights.”
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Pope Leo has called his first consistory of cardinals. What makes it ‘extraordinary’?
Even if the Vatican were to release a full transcript of this week’s consistory—which it certainly will not do—a detailed breakdown of the conversations among the cardinals would not be the most important takeaway from the meeting.
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Pope Leo’s first Extraordinary Consistory: What should we expect?
As of now, there are only speculations and rumors, particularly in the Italian media, about what’s on the agenda.
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Pope Leo XIV closes 2025 Holy Year with critique of consumerism and xenophobia
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday closed out the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year by denouncing today’s consumerist and anti-foreigner sentiment, capping a Jubilee that saw some 33 million pilgrims flock to Rome and a historic transition from one American pontiff to another.
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Vatican claims a Holy Year success with 33 million pilgrims
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday will officially close out the Holy Year and shut the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, capping a rare Jubilee that was opened by one pope and closed by another.
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Pope Leo: ‘The good of the beloved Venezuelan people must prevail over every other consideration.’
In response to a U.S. raid that captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, Pope Leo XIV called for nations to respect Venezuela’s sovereignty and to pursue justice and peace.
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Pope Leo mourns tragic New Year fire in ski resort bar; 40 presumed dead
“Pope Leo XIV joins in the mourning of the families and of the entire Swiss Confederation” and “wishes to express to the relatives of the victims his compassion and his concern.”
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Vatican says close to 3 million people saw Pope Leo at the Vatican in 2025
Close to 3 million pilgrims and visitors attended audiences, liturgies or meetings at the Vatican with Pope Leo XIV from the time of his election in May through December, according to the Prefecture of the Papal Household.
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As a year of two popes ends, Catholics and the world watch as Leo takes charge
While the year was marked by profound change, the new pope emphasized his intention to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics in a spirit of continuity with his predecessor.