The Pope to the Consistory: how it works and the case of Ratzinger's resignation

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In 2013, Benedict XVI announced his resignation on the occasion of a canonization. But the meeting of cardinals is an ordinary instrument: Francis presided over 10 for the new cardinals and 12 for the saints. Yesterday the announcement of another call, but without a date

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Despite illness and prolonged hospitalization, Pope Francis is making important decisions. He wants to convene a consistory.

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Francis' hospital stay has prompted speculation about his possible abdication. The Vatican has announced that the pope has called a consistory for the canonization of two blesseds. Benedict XVI used a similar occasion to announce his decision to resign.

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Still hospitalized at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, Pope Francis announced this Tuesday, February 25, 2025 the holding of a consistory. However, the date of this meeting of cardinals in Rome has not been specified, says the Vatican press room. This morning, several Vaticanists recall that it was during a similar consistory that Pope Benedict XVI had announced his resignation. On February 11, 2013, the cardinals went to the Vatican for an ordin…