Pope Francis will include an extra appointment to the college of cardinals in the December consistory, the Holy See announced on Monday. The pope has decided to create Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples alongside the slate of new appointments announced Oct 6. Archbishop Battaglia, 61, has been seen as a rising star in the Italian Read more
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21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis
Monday, July 10th, 2023Pope Francis, Saturday, announced a consistory for the creation of new cardinals from around the world to be held at the Vatican on 30 September 2023. Cardinal Electors under 80 1 – Archbishop Robert Prevost, American, Vatican official, head of the Dicastery for Bishops 2 – Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, Italian, Vatican official, head of the Read more
Pope puts stamp on Church future with new cardinals
Monday, August 29th, 2022
Pope Francis has inducted 20 cardinals from around the world, choosing men who mostly agree with his vision of a more progressive and inclusive Church. “A cardinal loves the Church, always with that same spiritual fire, whether dealing with great questions or handling everyday problems, with the powerful of this world or those ordinary people Read more