China and South America, the geopolitics of Leo (and the changes in the Curia)
The closing of the Jubilee of Hope symbolically marked a second end to Pope Francis's pontificate, as Leo XIII convened his first extraordinary Consistory the following day, hinting at a shift in cardinal advisory roles and reflecting on the international dynamics of the sacred college.
The Jubilee is Closed, the Consistory Opens
Pope Francis concluded the Jubilee of Hope at Saint Peter's with a ceremony where he compared the 33 million pilgrims to the Magi, emphasizing contemporary spiritual seeking.
Pope Leone XIV has closed the holy door of St. Peter's: the Jubilee of hope comes to an end
Pope Leone XIV presided over the closing ceremony of the holy door at St. Peter's Basilica, marking the conclusion of the Jubilee of Hope which was opened by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve 2024.
Cultivating hope to overcome fear
The article discusses Pope Leo XIV's upcoming closure of the jubilee dedicated to the Christian virtue of hope, questioning its viability in a world overshadowed by fear due to ongoing wars and crises.