Posts Tagged ‘Belgian Bishops’ Conference’

Retired Belgian bishop says no to Pope’s offer of a red hat

Monday, June 20th, 2022
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Retired Belgian Bishop Lucas van Looy of Ghent has asked Pope Francis to withdraw his nomination for appointment as a cardinal. Francis has agreed. The Belgian bishops’ conference issued a statement last week announcing the decision and thanking van Looy for making the request. The statement said the 80-year old van Looy’s appointment “provoked many Read more