Pope Leo XIV Announces Consistory Sessions in June

Pope Leo XIV convened Consistory Sessions in Vatican City on June 26 and 27. These sessions served as important gatherings for cardinals to address various aspects of church matters.

During the Consistory, the first session centered on the international situation and the realities of local Churches, while the second and third sessions focused on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas. The meetings took place in significant venues, including Paul VI Hall and the Synod Hall.

The highlight of the gathering occurred during a Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on June 29 at Saint Peter’s Basilica, emphasizing the important role that these two saints play in the foundation of the Catholic Church.

Key figures at this event included Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. The Consistory sessions and the subsequent Mass marked a pivotal moment in the Church’s liturgical calendar.