Pope at Consistory Opening Mass: War is never blessed by God
Vatican News • • world
Key Points:
- The Extraordinary Consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV took place on June 26-27 at the Vatican, beginning with Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and concluding on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
- In his homily, Pope Leo emphasized Christ as the life-giving source of the Consistory, urging Cardinals to follow three principles: sharing true freedom of faith, seeking peace in unity, and embracing harmony through obedience.
- The Pope highlighted faith as the virtue that gives life to the Church, peace as a duty of justice amid global conflicts, and obedience as attentive listening guided by the Holy Spirit to address pastoral challenges.
- He underscored the importance of synodality and collegiality as expressions of Christian fraternity, encouraging unity and collaborative leadership among the baptized and bishops in the Church.
