Here Is How the Afternoon of the Second Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals Unfolded; The Topic Was Synodality and the Burden It Entails.

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The first part of the fourth session of the Consistory began on the afternoon of Saturday, June 27 Photo: Vatican Media

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The format itself reveals much about the Pope’s approach. Participants will be divided into twenty working groups. Nine groups will consist primarily of diocesan cardinals, including papal nuncios and retired ordinaries, while eleven will bring together members of the Roman Curia and non-elector cardinals. Each group will be guided by a moderator and a secretary responsible for synthesizing the discussion into a final report

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In 2025, Peter’s Pence received a total of 57.6 million euros, while it spent 59.8 million euros. Consequently, 2025 saw a deficit totaling -2.2 million euros.

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Here Is How the Afternoon of the Second Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals Unfolded; The Topic Was Synodality and the Burden It Entails.

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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”

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