Tag: cardinals
What was discussed behind closed doors meeting of cardinals?
197 cardinals have followed the call. But what are they discussing, behind closed doors, on Monday and Tuesday?
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 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
India’s first Dalit cardinal vows ‘to help as many poor children...
The future cardinal reflects on how the caste system still has remnants and what it is like serving India’s “untouchables”
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”
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
Who are the 21 new cardinals created by Pope Francis
Pope Francis' choices regarding diocesan bishops confirms his preference to choose dioceses that are not traditionally cardinal sees
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