(VIDEO) Cardinal Burke: Consistory Was a “Great Benefit,” Concerns Raised Over Papal Workload
The Cardinal suggests that the meeting format be “re-examined” to ensure it respects the nature of an extraordinary consistory.
ROME, 15 January 2026 — Cardinal Raymond Burke has said he welcomed the opportunity for cardinals to meet each other, get to know one another and express their concerns about the Church at the January 7-8 extraordinary consistory.
It was a “great benefit” he said, adding that he was pleased that Pope Leo XIV plans to host more such meetings in the future, with the next consistory set for June 27-28.
In this January 11 video interview with The College of Cardinals Report, His Eminence also discusses how the meeting format could be improved, the disadvantages of the small-group approach as compared with the classical structure of an extraordinary consistory, and one of the issues raised at the meeting: concern that the Pope is being given too many activities and meetings, drawing him away from his most essential obligations.
Here below is the video-interview. All rights reserved.
“ironclad manipulation” and warning that its continual invocation of the Holy Spirit is “ridiculous” and verges on “blasphemy.” Cardinal Zen
The contrast in opinions between the two Cardinals is glaring.
What has happened to Burk? Blackmail?
As always I enjoyed very much listening to Cdl Burke. A true shepherd who has a genuine love for Christ and His Church. My husband and I have 100 percent confidence in him. He radiates inner peace. The peace that comes from Christ