Papal consistory
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In the Catholic Church, a consistory is a formal meeting of the College of Cardinals called by the pope. There are two kinds of consistories, extraordinary and ordinary. An "extraordinary" consistory
First public consistory of Pope Pius X
Pius XII imposing the galero on a cardinal at a consistory.
College of Cardinals
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The College of Cardinals, also called the Sacred College of Cardinals, is the body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church. As of 16 June 2026, there are 241 cardinals, of whom 117 are eligible to vot
Papal consistory
…In the Catholic Church, a consistory is a formal meeting of the College of Cardinals called by the pope. There are two kinds of consistories, extraordinary and ordinary. An "extraordinary" consistory is held to allow the pope to consult…
Cardinals in red vestments during the funeral mass for Pope Francis in 2025.
Saint Peter's Basilica facade, Rome, Italy