Pope Francis to appoint 21 new cardinals on Dec. 8
Pope Francis will appoint 21 new cardinals from around the world, he announced on Sunday, in an unexpected push to influence the powerful group of churchmen that will one day choose his successor. The ceremony to install the new appointees,
Pope gives nods to peripheries and pals in naming 21 new cardinals
Pope Francis Sunday announced a consistory in December for the creation of 21 new cardinals from all over the world, representing yet again the pope’s love of the peripheries, and his inclination to reward key allies.
Toronto, Tehran, Tokyo: Pope names 21 new cardinals from around the world
Francis' picks include theologian Timothy Radcliffe, 79, 53-year-old Francis Leo of Toronto, and papal trip planner George Koovakad, 51.
Pope Names 21 New Cardinals, Reaching Far Beyond Europe
The appointments cement Francis’ imprint on the group that will choose his successor, and reflect his vision of a more truly global Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including Timothy Radcliffe, O.P.
Pope Francis will create 21 new cardinals on December 8, 20 of whom can vote for a new pope. Among them are Frank Leo, archbishop of Toronto, and Timothy Radcliffe, former master of the Dominicans.
Pope names 21 new cardinals, including five Asians
The 21 cardinals-designate named by the pope Oct. 6 hail from 18 nations. Eight of the cardinals come from Europe, five from Latin America, five from Asia, two from Africa and just one from North America — Archbishop Francis Leo of Toronto.
Pope names 21 new cardinals, significantly increasing the pool who will one day elect his successor
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, significantly increasing the size of the College of Cardinals and further cementing his mark on the group of prelates who will one day elect his successor.
Pope picks 21 new cardinals in move that broadens pool of who will choose his successor
Pope Francis has chosen 21 new cardinals in a move that once again shows his determination to reshape the group of churchmen who will elect his successor.
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, significantly increasing the number who will one day elect his successor
Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, significantly increasing the number who will one day elect his successor.
Pope names 21 new cardinals, including archbishop of Toronto
The Archbishop of Toronto is among 21 new cardinals Pope Francis named Sunday and the lone new cardinal from North America. Archbishop Francis Leo, 53, was born in Montreal and previously served as vicar general and moderator of the Curia of the Archdiocese of Montreal and auxiliary bishop of Montreal.
Pope Creates 21 New Cardinals From Around The World
Pope Francis on Sunday announced the creation of 21 new cardinals to represent the Catholic faith's worldwide reach, who will be nominated at a council held on December 8.
Pope picks 21 new cardinals in move that broadens pool of who will chose his successor
Pope Francis has chosen 21 new cardinals in a move that once again shows his determination to reshape the group of churchmen ...
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