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(VIDEO) Cardinal Burke Reflects on Consistory, Discusses Concerns Over Papal Workload
The American cardinal suggests that the meeting format be “re-examined” to ensure it respects the nature of extraordinary consistories.
Jan 16 • Edward Pentin
Cardinal Roche Doubles Down on ‘Traditionis Custodes’
In an undelivered consistory address, the Vatican’s liturgy chief reiterated that the 1969 Missal of Paul VI should be ‘the sole expression’ of the…
Jan 14 • Edward Pentin
At Consistory, Cardinal Zen Calls Synodality ‘Ironclad Manipulation’ and ‘Insult’ to Bishops
The bishop emeritus of Hong Kong made his remarks during one of two free discussion periods during the January 7-8 extraordinary consistory of…
Jan 10 • Edward Pentin
Pope Leo XIV to Hold Next Consistory in June, Hopes for Annual Meetings With Cardinals
The Vatican made the announcement Thursday evening at the conclusion of the Holy Father’s first extraordinary consistory of cardinals that lasted two…
Jan 9 • Edward Pentin
Liturgy Sidestepped at Pope Leo XIV’s First Consistory?
Cardinals choose evangelization and synodality as key topics, disappointing some, but the Holy Father later insists the liturgy remains a "very…
Jan 8 • Edward Pentin

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Cardinals Underscore Peace, Unity and Listening as Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory
Cardinals who spoke to the Register as they entered the consistory all said they welcomed the Pope’s decision to host the two-day meeting.
Jan 8 • Edward Pentin
Ousting of Maduro Justified But Main Target Should Be ‘Narco-Socialist’ State
US Catholic scholar John Horvat argues that the corrupt regime, which broadly remains in charge of Venezuela, needs to now be removed.
Jan 8 • Edward Pentin
The Extraordinary Consistory — What’s in Store?
Curial reform, synodality, and the liturgy are on the agenda in the first such gathering of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate.
Jan 7 • Edward Pentin
Catholic Philosopher on U.S. Capture of Maduro: A Just War in Theory But So Far Not in Practice
American philosophy professor Edward Feser contends that the military operation, though justified in theory, has yet to meet the ancient just war…
Jan 6 • Edward Pentin
Cardinal Sarah on Sacred Music, the Four Last Things, and True Peace
‘We are created to sing the praises of Almighty God for all eternity,’ the African cardinal reminds the faithful.
Jan 3 • Edward Pentin
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