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Why cardinals get Roman churches: Understanding Pope Francis’ use of titular parishes
With his 10th consistory to create cardinals, Pope Francis has also established nine new titular churches for the members of... Read more
What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?
Out of the 21 cardinals who will be created on Dec. 7 in the 10th consistory of Pope Francis, 10... Read more
Naples’ new cardinal sees red hat as call to ‘embrace the cross of the weakest’
Archbishop Domenico Battaglia of Naples, Italy, said he sees the appointment not as a personal honor but as a call... Read more
5 Italians to be elevated as cardinals by Pope Francis at Dec. 7 consistory
In total, 21 cardinals — representing the Catholic Church’s geographical diversity — will be created at the upcoming consistory on... Read more
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
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 names 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto
Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has created 142 cardinals from 70 countries at nine consistories. Read more
Pope Francis accepts Belgian bishop’s request not to be made a cardinal
Bishop Lucas Van Looy was due to receive the red hat on Aug. 27. Read more
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including US Bishop McElroy
The pope made the announcement after the Regina Coeli. Read more
Is Pope Francis about to name new cardinals?
The last consistory creating new cardinals was in November 2020. Read more
The College of Cardinals in 2021: Who could vote in a future papal conclave
As of the first month of 2021, the College of Cardinals is composed of 229 members, 128 of whom are... Read more
Vatican confirms that two cardinals-designate will be absent from consistory
The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday. Read more
Analysis: With new appointments, Pope Francis puts his mark on the College of Cardinals
Pope Francis’ fifth consistory marks an important shift within the College of Cardinals: it is the first time in the... Read more
