Pope Leo: 'Cardinals, I am counting on you'
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Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV convened an Extraordinary Consistory with 170 cardinals, emphasizing the importance of working and discerning together under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
- The cardinals chose “Synodality and mission in the light of Evangelii gaudium” as the main themes by a clear majority, highlighting the Church’s focus on being missionary and proclaiming the Gospel.
- The Pope stressed that the Church exists not for its hierarchy but to evangelize, and that the chosen themes are interconnected and central to the Church’s mission today.
- Pope Leo XIV highlighted the value of the Consistory as a journey of collegiality and dialogue, encouraging ongoing communication and discernment among cardinals.
- He posed reflective questions about
