Pope Leo XIV’s June consistory to focus on ‘just war’ theory, synodality, encyclical – not liturgy
Pope Leo XIV's upcoming consistory will prioritize discussions on global issues, his encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas,' and the Synod on Synodality. The agenda, outlined in a letter from Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, notably excludes liturgical matters. The sessions will focus on the international situation, the 'just war' theory, and the common good, culminating in a Mass on June 29.
- ▪The consistory is scheduled for June 26-27 at the Vatican.
- ▪Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re's letter details the agenda, emphasizing global challenges and the encyclical.
- ▪The discussions will include the outdated nature of the 'just war' theory and the promotion of peace.
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News Pope Leo XIV’s June consistory to focus on ‘just war’ theory, synodality, encyclical – not liturgy A new letter from Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re outlines consistory sessions on ‘Magnifica Humanitas,’ the ‘international situation,’ synodal implementation, and ‘the common good.’ Marco Iacobucci Epp/Shutterstock GaetanoMasciullo 0 Gaetano Masciullo Comments 0 Thu Jun 4, 2026 - 7:00 am EDT VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — A newly disclosed letter shows that Pope Leo XIV’s extraordinary consistory on June 26–27 will now focus on global challenges, his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, and the Synod on Synodality rather than liturgical questions.
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