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Cardinals' meetings focus concern on marriage, family
In a series of closed-door meetings this week, cardinals from around the world expressed a common care and concern for... Read more
'The Church needs your courage,' Pope tells new cardinals
During the Saturday morning consistory at which Pope Francis created 19 new Cardinals, he urged the prelates gathered in St.... Read more
Pope Francis urges cardinals to reflect deeply on family life
Pope Francis met briefly this morning with cardinals who had gathered for a meeting to reflect on the theme of... Read more
Pope names holiness, unity and peace as cardinals' mission
Pope Benedict XVI met with six new cardinals and their families, just two days after they made their vows, and... Read more
New cardinals excited, honored at elevation by Pope
The six new cardinals from various parts of the globe shared their excitement after making their vows to Pope Benedict... Read more
Pope Benedict creates six non-European cardinals
Pope Benedict XVI presided over the creation of six new cardinals Nov. 24, and in a unusual occurrence, none of... Read more
Pope announces six new cardinals, including an American
At today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI announced he will appoint six new cardinals, including an American, at a consistory... Read more
Cardinal O’Brien meets Cardinal O’Brien
You don’t have to be named O’Brien to become a cardinal, but it seems to help. Just after Cardinal Edwin... Read more
Pope says new cardinals recall Church’s universal mission
Pope Benedict XVI told the family and friends of the Church’s newest batch of cardinals that this weekend’s consistory was... Read more
Cardinal O’Brien: I will serve the Pope with my whole heart
Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien says he will faithfully serve Pope Benedict XVI with his “whole heart.” The emeritus Archbishop of... Read more
Cardinal-designate Dolan’s sister thrilled for her big brother
Over 1,000 Americans are arriving in Rome for the elevation of Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York to the College... Read more
