Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV will hold his first Extraordinary Consistory on January 7 and 8, marking an important moment of shared reflection and guidance at the beginning of his pontificate.
According to the Vatican, the two day gathering will focus on key themes shaping the life and mission of the Church today. These include Evangelii Gaudium and the Church’s missionary calling, the apostolic constitution Praedicate Evangelium, the role of the Roman Curia and its relationship with local Churches, synodality, and the liturgy.
Over the course of the consistory, Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals to encourage common discernment and to seek their counsel in the governance of the universal Church. Many of the cardinals taking part were present at the recent closing of the Holy Door and the Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany on January 6.
The consistory will begin on Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the Synod Hall at the Vatican. The discussions will be held behind closed doors.
On Thursday morning, January 8, Pope Leo XIV will concelebrate Mass with the cardinals at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica at 7:30 a.m. The morning working session will then take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Synod Hall. The gathering will conclude with an afternoon session from 3:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
This first Extraordinary Consistory highlights Pope Leo XIV’s desire to lead the Church through dialogue, shared responsibility, and attentive listening at the start of his ministry.