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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
Meet the two new cardinals with ties to the U.S.
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, two of whom have deep ties to the Church in the United States. Read more
U.S. cardinals react to Benedict XVI’s death
A roundup of tributes from members of the College of Cardinals from the United States to the late pope. Read more
Pope Francis to cardinals: We are jointly responsible for the Church
We have the same mission to evangelize the world as did the apostles 2,000 years ago, a fact that should... 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
Cardinal McElroy celebrates Mass of Thanksgiving in Rome
Cardinal Robert McElroy of San Diego is the United States' newest cardinal. Read more
New cardinals and Pope Francis pay visit to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Pope Francis joined 19 of the Church’s 20 newly installed cardinals Saturday in a visit with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI... Read more
Cardinal Robert McElroy: Newest (and youngest) American ‘red hat’ a kindred spirit of Pope Francis
The bishop of San Diego shares Pope Francis' passion for the plight of migrants, the homeless, and the environment. 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 has made College of Cardinals ‘less European,’ analysis shows
Francis' appointees now constitute 63% of the cardinals eligible to vote in a papal conclave. 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
Why this August’s extraordinary consistory of cardinals is significant
The new Vatican constitution comes into force on June 5. Read more
Bishop in Mongolia will be the youngest cardinal
An Italian who has served as a missionary in Mongolia for nearly 20 years will soon become the world’s youngest... Read more
San Diego's Bishop McElroy 'deeply honored' to be named cardinal
Bishop Robert McElroy told reporters Tuesday he was very surprised that Pope Francis had named him a cardinal, but cited... Read more
East Timor cardinal-elect 'almost fainted' when he heard Pope Francis had chosen him
The newest — and first — cardinal-elect of the island nation of East Timor says he was completely surprised by... Read more
What message is Pope Francis sending with his choice of new cardinals?
The pope will create 21 new cardinals on Aug. 27. Read more
Bishops in US congratulate Bishop McElroy on his elevation to cardinal
Archbishops José Gomez of Los Angeles and Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco both welcomed the announcement Sunday that Bishop Robert... Read more
What to know about Bishop Robert McElroy, who will soon be a cardinal
McElroy has led the San Diego diocese since 2015. Read more
