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‘I am here to listen’ Pope Leo tells cardinals at start of consistory

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

On the first day of the two-day consistory, 170 cardinals were present to listen, discuss and select two themes for the meeting. The post ‘I am here to listen’ Pope Leo tells cardinals at start of consistory first appeared on OSV News.

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