Pope Francis announced he will create 21 new cardinals Aug. 27, including 68-year-old Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego, California.
Pope announces new cardinals, including U.S. Bishop McElroy
Pope creates 13 new cardinals, including Washington archbishop
One by one 11 senior churchmen, including two U.S. citizens — Cardinals Wilton D. Gregory of Washington and Silvano M. Tomasi, a former Vatican diplomat — knelt before Pope Francis to receive their red hats, a cardinal’s ring and a scroll formally declaring their new status and assigning them a “titular” church in Rome.
Majority of cardinals-designate expected to attend consistory
Despite quickly shifting travel restrictions in place during the global pandemic, the majority of cardinals-designate were planning to attend the Vatican ceremony to receive their red hats and cardinal’s rings.
Friends, family, faithful celebrate new cardinals at Vatican reception
On Oct. 5, a consistory led by Pope Francis for the creation of 13 new cardinals was held in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.
New cardinals: Pope’s choices stress dialogue, care for poor
After the consistory to create new cardinals in early October, Pope Francis will have chosen more than half of the men who will enter the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor.
Pope to create 13 new cardinals in October
Pope Francis announced he will create 13 new cardinals Oct. 5, choosing prelates from 13 different nations as a sign of “the missionary vocation of the church that continues to proclaim the merciful love of God to all men and women of the earth.”
Vatican announces consistory to approve canonizations
Pope Francis will preside over a consistory to approve several canonizations, the Vatican announced.
Pope calls new cardinals to be agents of unity in divided world
The Catholic Church’s 17 new cardinals must dedicate their lives to being ministers of forgiveness and reconciliation in a world — and sometimes a church — often marked by hostility and division, Pope Francis said.