Pope Leo XIV Modifies Eastern Code Canons on Patriarchs (Aug 2026)
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Pope Leo XIV said bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches can remove their patriarchs.
Who they are
Pope Leo XIV and the bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches[1].
What they do
On August 29, 2026, he said these bishops can remove their patriarchs in synod, with papal assent.
How it works
He modified canons 106 and 126 of the Eastern code.
Why it matters
It is filed as a news event under Pope Leo XIV (Prevost).
The engine's record — word for word
2026-08-29: Pope Leo XIV said bishops of the Eastern Catholic Churches can remove their patriarchs in synod, with papal assent; modified canons 106 and 126 of the Eastern code. [Live pass Oct 6 2026]
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