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The cardinal, 93, made his remarks during one of two free discussion periods during the Jan. 7-8 consistory that drew together 170 of the 245 members of the College of Cardinals in Pope Leo XIV’s first major meeting with the sacred college since his election.
The Vatican made the announcement Thursday evening at the conclusion of the Holy Father’s first extraordinary consistory of cardinals that lasted two days.
At Mass on Jan. 8, Leo XIV urged the cardinals to place all their ‘hopes and ideas upon the altar.’
COMMENTARY: The extraordinary consistory sheds light on Pope Leo XIV’s for sequence — beginning with discernment before direction.
A brief Vatican note to cardinals obtained by the Register on Friday says the Holy Father plans to hold an extraordinary consistory Jan. 7-8.
COMMENTARY: The celebration of the restoration of France’s famed cathedral is happening on the same weekend as a consistory of new cardinals at the Vatican, providing an intriguing juxtaposition rich with symbolism.
Metropolitan Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples, known for his love for the poor, led a drug rehabilitation center in Catanzaro, Calabria, for over 20 years during his priestly ministry.
The liturgy will take place on Dec. 7 — not Dec. 8, as previously announced.
The Pope has now created cardinals from 66 different countries, including several from countries that have never had a red hat, like Mongolia and Singapore.
On Saturday, Sept. 30, Pope Francis will create 21 new cardinals at a consistory in Rome.
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