Coverage dated December 19, 2025

Pope Leo summons world’s cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern the church

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Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for two days of meetings to help him govern the church, the Vatican said Saturday, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate.

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  1. NPR

    Pope Leo summons cardinals for a key assembly to help him govern Catholic Church (opens NPR)

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    Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world's cardinals for two days of meetings to help him govern the church, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate.

  2. Crux

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    Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world’s cardinals for two days of meetings to help him govern the church, the Vatican said Saturday, in the clearest sign yet that the new year will signal the unofficial start of his pontificate.

  3. Breitbart News

    Pope Leo Summons Cardinals for Assembly to Help Govern the Church (opens Breitbart News)

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    Pope Leo XIV has summoned the world's cardinals for two days of meetings to help him govern the church, the Vatican said Saturday.

  4. CBS News

    Pope Leo XIV summons cardinals for assembly to help him govern the church (opens CBS News)

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    The consistory, as such gatherings are called, will be held Jan. 7-8, immediately following the Jan. 6 conclusion of the 2025 Holy Year.

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