Consistory of cardinals to address synod, war and artificial intelligence
Consistory of cardinals to address synod, war and artificial intelligence
Publish Date: 2026-06-04 17:58:00
Source Domain: cathnews.com
- Pope Leo XIV convened a consistory with cardinals at the Vatican on January 7.
- The next consistory, extraordinary and the second convoked by Pope Leo XIV, will focus on multiple themes including war, synodality, and the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas.
- The cardinals will participate in several working sessions on topics such as the international situation and updating the doctrine of just war.
- Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re outlined these themes in a letter to all cardinals and emphasized the importance of “mutual listening, discernment, and shared exploration.”
- The consistory includes sessions on peace as part of the common good and on ways to build and preserve peace in Christian communities.
- The consistory also includes a review of the synodal process’s progress and free dialogue for the cardinals and the Pope with brief interventions.
- The event is scheduled for June 26-27, aiming to gather the advice and support of the College of Cardinals for the Church’s mission.
