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

Jun 26, 2026 09:53

the Holy Father presided over the Eucharistic concelebration that marked the beginning of the second extraordinary consistory with the cardinals Photo: Vatican Media

Cardinals and Bishops•Good News•Local Church

The President of France awards Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa the title of “Knight of the Legion of Honor”

Pizzaballa therefore used his visit to issue an appeal that was both practical and pastoral. Expressions of solidarity, he argued, are valuable but insufficient on their own. What is needed are concrete initiatives capable of helping families remain in their homeland: jobs, educational opportunities, economic development, and long-term stability for younger generations

Jun 13, 2026 09:04

Covadonga Asturias

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

The United States “consecrates” itself to the Sacred Heart despite opposition or indifference from 17 of the country’s bishops

Whether described as a consecration, an entrustment, or an act of dedication, the message emerging from Orlando was clear: the bishops hope that the future of the United States will be shaped not only by its founding ideals, but also by a renewed encounter with the love symbolized by the Heart of Christ

Jun 13, 2026 08:38

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Archbishop of Paris Announces More Details of the Pope’s Visit to the French Capital

Letter from Archbishop Laurent Ulrich regarding the Pope’s visit to Paris on September 25-26, 2026.

Jun 10, 2026 12:47

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Persecuted Christians

Bishop who spoke out against Islamist violence in Mozambique is murdered

The tragedy prompted an immediate response from Pope Leo XIV, who expressed sorrow over what the Vatican described as a “grave act of violence.” The Pope assured the faithful of his prayers for the people of Mozambique, asking God to comfort those affected by the tragedy and to “stop the hand of violence.”

Jun 10, 2026 11:54

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Leo XIV

The topics the Pope will discuss with all the world’s cardinals in late June have been announced: liturgy is not on the agenda

The agenda itself is revealing. While speculation in some circles had focused on possible discussions concerning liturgical questions or curial reform, the Consistory will instead concentrate on issues that Leo XIV appears to regard as more urgent

Jun 04, 2026 08:24

Valentina di Giorgio

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

Keiko Fujimori Visits the Peruvian Episcopate and Gets Involved in the Upcoming Visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru

During the meeting, held in an atmosphere of cordiality, fraternal dialogue, and prayer, various topics of national interest were addressed, with special emphasis on preparations for the Holy Father’s visit to Peru, an event considered of great importance for the life of the Church and the country.

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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”

PHOTO GALLERY: A look at the visit to Gaza by Catholic Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III: here’s what they did and what they saw

USA: Bishop Thomas’ Statement on the Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

Here’s what the second consistory of Leo XIV will look like: topics, schedule, and procedure. All the cardinals will be in Rome on the last weekend of June 2026

The Wonderful Spiritual Testament of Cardinal Camillo Ruini and His Confession of Discomfort with Pope Francis Regarding Reopening Wounds Healed After the Council

«Hope Should Not Be Confused with a Solution»: ZENIT’s Interview with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

The President of France awards Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa the title of “Knight of the Legion of Honor”

The United States “consecrates” itself to the Sacred Heart despite opposition or indifference from 17 of the country’s bishops

Archbishop of Paris Announces More Details of the Pope’s Visit to the French Capital

Bishop who spoke out against Islamist violence in Mozambique is murdered

The topics the Pope will discuss with all the world’s cardinals in late June have been announced: liturgy is not on the agenda