Tag: College of Cardinals
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
Catholics in Singapore welcome appointment of Archbishop Goh to College of...
“It is not only an honor for the city-Church but also for the state of Singapore and the [bishops'] conference”
Catholics in India welcome creation of first Dalit cardinal
Archbishop Anthony Poola of Hyderabad, who was born in a Dalit Catholic family, is among the two new cardinals from India
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