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Asia’s new cardinals

The number of cardinals born or carrying out their ministry in Asia rises to 21 among the 132 cardinal electors

Pope Francis creates 20 new cardinals for the Catholic Church

“The Lord wants to bestow on us his own apostolic courage, his zeal for the salvation of every human being, without exception.”

What you need to know about Pope Francis’ next consistory

A consistory is a formal meeting of the College of Cardinals. The pope can convene them for several different reasons.

Pope Francis has made College of Cardinals ‘less European,’ analysis shows

The Pew Research Center report focused on the 83 cardinals appointed by the Argentinian pope now under the age of 80

Why this August’s extraordinary consistory of cardinals is significant

The last time that Pope Francis summoned the cardinals to an extraordinary consistory was on Feb. 12-13, 2015

Bishop in Mongolia will be the youngest cardinal

“For me, living this new vocation will mean continuing on the path of littleness, humility and dialogue,” he said

Asian bishops welcome elevation of new cardinals as a celebration of...

“Pope Francis’ decision to appoint new cardinals reflects (the) Church’s unity in diversity"

East Timor cardinal-elect ‘almost fainted’ when he heard Pope Francis had...

“When I heard this news, I was so shocked I almost fainted,” said Archbishop Dom Virgilio do Carmo da Silva

Pope Francis’ choice of new cardinals from Asia reflects growth of...

“It is important to show the growth of the Church and to really show what it means to have a global Christianity”

What message is Pope Francis sending with his choice of new...

There is a widespread perception in Rome that this year's consistory will be Pope Francis’ last and therefore he wants to set things straight

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