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flag Pope Leo XIV to hold rare consistory Jan. 7–8, 2026, amid speculation over new cardinals and Church reforms.

flag Pope Leo XIV plans an extraordinary consistory of cardinals for January 7–8, 2026, according to a confidential Vatican message dated November 6, 2025, though the Holy See Press Office has not confirmed it. flag The purpose remains unknown, and it is unclear if new cardinals will be created. flag The meeting, rare under recent popes, may signal efforts to strengthen Church collegiality following criticism during the 2023 conclave. flag The last such gathering under Pope Francis occurred in August 2022, focusing on governance reforms.

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