Leone XIV’s Decision to Remove Gambetti from San Pietro Basilica: An Analysis

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Francesco
Leone XIV
Vaticano
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Author

Luigi Casalini

Published

October 22, 2026

Pope Leone XIV has removed Cardinal Mauro Gambetti from his roles at the Basilica of San Pietro, including his position as the Basilica’s archpriest, and transferred him to a less significant diocese. Gambetti’s tenure was marked by controversial changes, including the reduction of liturgical functions and the elimination of certain roles, which compromised the Basilica’s historical and liturgical significance. These changes were part of Leone XIV’s broader effort to rationalize the Vatican’s administration and align it with the ‘sinodal and ecological’ vision of the Church, without deviating from the theological path set by his predecessor. Gambetti’s removal reflects Leone XIV’s strategy to address administrative and security issues while maintaining continuity with the previous pontificate’s direction. More: Messainlatino

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