Pope Leo XIV Just Called Every Cardinal to Rome. Here's Why It Matters.

Pope Leo XIV has called an Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals for June 26–27, 2026 — his second in less than six months. In this video, we break down the full agenda: the four working sessions, the key questions on the table, the controversial statement about just war theory, the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas on AI and human dignity, and what this gathering tells us about how Leo XIV intends to govern the Church. 0:00 – What's happening in Rome this week? 0:41 – What is a Consistory? 2:05 – The January Consistory: what happened inside the room 4:16 – The four sessions: overview 4:56 – Session 1: In what world are we preaching the Gospel? 6:33 – Magnifica Humanitas: the encyclical explained 9:25 – Session 2: Is just war theory really outdated? 11:36 – Session 3: Building the common good 12:47 – Session 4: The Synod — what comes next? 14:09 – What makes this consistory unique 15:55 – The Feast of Peter and Paul as the frame 17:08 – Conclusion + question for you Subscribe to ‪@CatholicSnack‬ for weekly Catholic news and analysis. SUPPORT the mission at    / @catholicsnack