BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Calls All Cardinals to Rome in January!

Pope Leo XIV has just announced plans to convene an extraordinary consistory of cardinals in early January — but no one knows why. According to a leaked Vatican communication obtained by the National Catholic Register, the meeting is set for January 7–8, 2026, and will bring together the world’s cardinals to discuss matters of major importance to the Church. But the Vatican has not yet confirmed the letter publicly — and even some cardinals reportedly haven’t received it. Extraordinary consistories are rare. They’re special gatherings called by the pope to address pressing issues — everything from Church governance and theology to global crises. The last one, held by Pope Francis in 2022, focused on Vatican reform. But this new one under Pope Leo XIV comes amid rising calls for greater unity and collaboration among the world’s bishops and cardinals. So what could this mean? Is Pope Leo planning a major policy shift, a theological initiative, or something even bigger? Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening behind the scenes at the Vatican — and why this January meeting might shape the future of the Church.