Vatican Consistory Masks Apostasy with Abuse Rhetoric
Vatican News portal (January 10, 2026) reports on antipope Leo XIV’s speech concluding a two-day “Extraordinary Consistory” of approximately 170 cardinals. The gathering ostensibly addressed abuse scandals while prioritizing discussion of synodality and mission – themes voted on by the cardinals themselves. Leo XIV lamented that abuse victims encountered “closed doors” from bishops, announcing plans for annual consistories starting with another meeting in June 2026. The text emphasizes “listening,” “dialogue,” and implementing the apostolic constitution Praedicate Evangelium, which restructured the Roman Curia to advance conciliarist governance.