The Culture of Power (On the Theory of Just War): Address by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández at the Opening of the Extraordinary Consistory at the Vatican

Jun 26, 2026 21:21

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Photo: Vatican Media

Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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The Culture of Power (On the Theory of Just War): Address by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández at the Opening of the Extraordinary Consistory at the Vatican

Here Is How the Morning of the First Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals Unfolded. Everything You Need to Know: Topics Discussed, Debates, Contributions, and Initial Proposals

3 Criteria for Discernment in a Consistory Based on the Common Good of the Church: Leo XIV’s Guidelines to the Cardinals

Leo XIV explains to the cardinals the rationale behind the four topics of the consistory and reminds them: “We are not guardians of particular interests”