"Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world's cardinals for two days of meetings to help him govern the church, the Vatican said Saturday, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate. The consistory, as such gatherings are called, will be held Jan. 7-8, immediately following the Jan. 6 conclusion of the 2025 Holy Year, a once-every-quarter century celebration of Christianity."
"Leo's first few months as pope have been dominated by fulfilling the weekly Holy Year obligations of meeting with pilgrimage groups and celebrating special Jubilee audiences and Masses. Additionally, much of his time has been spent wrapping up the outstanding matters of Pope Francis' pontificate. As a result, the January consistory in many ways will mark the first time that Leo can look ahead to his own agenda following his May 8 election as the first American pope."
Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world's cardinals for a two-day consistory on Jan. 7-8 in Rome, immediately after the Jan. 6 conclusion of the 2025 Holy Year. The meeting is purely consultative and will not elevate new cardinals. Leo's early months have focused on Holy Year duties, including weekly meetings with pilgrim groups, Jubilee audiences and Masses, while also resolving outstanding matters from Pope Francis' pontificate. The consistory signals a transition toward Leo setting his own agenda following his May 8 election as the first American pope. The Vatican said the meeting aims to foster common discernment and offer support and advice to the pope.
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