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Pope Francis includes Naples, Italy, archbishop among new cardinals
During his tenure in Naples, Italy, the archbishop has spoken out strongly against the violence of organized crime in the... Read more
Indonesian bishop declines cardinal appointment to ‘grow in priestly life’
The bishop’s request “was motivated by his desire to continue growing in priestly life and in service to the Church... Read more
Vatican shares Pope Francis’ schedule for December consistory to create cardinals
On Dec. 8, Pope Francis will preside at a Mass with the College of Cardinals in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis writes letter to new cardinals: You express the Church’s unity
Pope Francis will add 21 members to the College of Cardinals at a consistory at the Vatican in December. Read more
Pope Francis urges married couples to ‘be open to life’
In his Sunday Angelus address, the Holy Father asked couples to reflect on whether their married life is fully open... Read more
We asked the new cardinals: How should the Church evangelize the world today?
From digital communication to hope to listening to the Gospel, here is what 12 of the cardinals told CNA they... Read more
Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, expanding body’s geographic diversity
The pope shared a guiding image for the College of Cardinals: that of “a symphony orchestra, representing the harmony and... Read more
What is a consistory? Your questions answered
Here’s everything you need to know about Saturday’s consistory. Read more
Catholic Church’s new cardinals explain why they chose their spiritual mottos
Episcopal mottos are selected when a Catholic priest is consecrated as a bishop and are traditionally found at the base... Read more
ANALYSIS: How to interpret Pope Francis’ choice of new cardinals
Pope Francis has appointed the overwhelming majority of cardinals who will choose his successor. Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Archbishop Fernández
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has created 121 cardinals from 66 countries at eight consistories. Read more
Behind the scenes and between the lines: Cardinals debate laity, power, synodality
There were no press conferences, reports, or sensational announcements at the end of the extraordinary consistory convened by Pope Francis... Read more
New cardinal and clergy chief: ‘My role is to encourage priests’
A new cardinal and the Vatican’s prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy said his role is to encourage priests... Read more
197 cardinals meet behind closed doors — but what is being discussed?
The cardinals of the Catholic Church have been called to Rome for an extraordinary consistory. It is the first of... Read more
One new cardinal did not attend the consistory due to heart problems — Here is what Pope Francis said:
Francis asked for prayers for the African prelate, explaining Baawobr had been taken ill. Read more
Jesus asks us, ‘can I count on you?’ — Pope Francis creates 20 cardinals for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis created 20 new cardinals for the Catholic Church during a liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica Saturday. Read more
A fall from grace, a court case, the consistory: Four twists and turns in the life of Cardinal Angelo Becciu
The possible reinstatement of the cardinal privileges of Cardinal Angelo Becciu made headlines this week after the former official said... Read more
Who will vote for a new pope after Francis? A look at the cardinals by the numbers
On Aug. 27, Pope Francis will create 20 new cardinals, bringing the total number in the college to 229. Read more
Who are the new cardinals created by Pope Francis in 2022?
There will be 16 cardinals under the age of 80 elevated at the next consistory, to be held Aug. 27. Read more
Pope Francis calls first extraordinary consistory since 2015 — so what will the cardinals talk about?
Since 2015, Pope Francis has not called an extraordinary consistory like the one to be held on August 29-30. Read more
