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Here Is How the Afternoon of the Second Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals Unfolded; The Topic Was Synodality and the Burden It Entails.

Several Cardinals spoke on the subject. They agreed on the need to delve deeper into exploring and putting into practice the ascetic and historical dimensions of synodality, as well as the need to offer the clergy an image of the priesthood that is beautiful, creative, evangelical, and, at the same time, non-clerical.

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Report on Synodality (by Cardinal Grech) and the Short-Term Plan: Address to the Cardinals at the Consistory

“This is not a speech intended to persuade anyone of the necessity or fruitfulness of the Synod,” said the cardinal, who added, “It is rather a modest and humble act of faith and discernment, which views the Synod through the gift of the fear of God, granted by the Holy Spirit.” This was by far the longest speech among those permitted to the speakers

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A Look at the Morning of the Second Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals: Everything You Need to Know: Topics Addressed, Debates, Contributions, and Initial Proposals

Most groups focused their reflections on understanding the deep rifts of our time -- between peoples and nations, within societies, and inside families -- and on how these rifts create wounds, especially among the poor, the vulnerable, the young (who lack the newness of life), and adults (who lack the wisdom that comes with age).

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How Humanity Shapes Its Own Future and the Catholic Church’s Response: Cardinal Brislin’s Address to the Pope at the Consistory

Cardinal Brislin's Address at the Opening of the Third Session of the Extraordinary Consistory at the Vatican

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Here Is How the Morning of the First Day of the Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals Unfolded. Everything You Need to Know: Topics Discussed, Debates, Contributions, and Initial Proposals

All groups emphasized the need for the Church to present itself as a Mother -- a welcoming place (including through the restructuring of parishes) capable of acknowledging its own errors and transforming suffering into an opportunity for growth.

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3 Criteria for Discernment in a Consistory Based on the Common Good of the Church: Leo XIV’s Guidelines to the Cardinals

The Pope's Homily on the Occasion of the Opening Mass of the Extraordinary Consistory with the Cardinals

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Battles with the Devil: From Esotericism to Buddhism, He Was Set Free by God

After unsettling occult experiences and immersion in esoteric doctrines, Martin Leblanc began practicing Shaolin Kung Fu. This quest for the absolute led him to the brink of an abyss. In his desperation, God came to meet him.

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5 Ways to Tackle the Challenges of Higher Education, According to Leo XIV

The Pope's Address to Members of the “Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities”

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