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Cardinal Zen: Pope Leo's consistory a ‘very welcome breakthrough’

Cardinal Zen warmly praised Pope Leo XIV for holding the consistory, hoping also that organizational issues will be improved for June's meeting.

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Michael Haynes
Jan 20, 2026
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(PerMariam) — Cardinal Joseph Zen has expressed his “deep gratitude” to Pope Leo XIV for re-instigating the once regular practice of consistories and being “a leader who knows how to listen,” while also raising some concerns about the influence of “Pope Francis’ ‘henchmen.’”

The return of an extraordinary consistory to the life of the Church has been war…

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