Cardinal-designate Robert W. McElroy was among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis May 29, 2022.
San Diego bishop says he was ‘stunned,’ ‘humbled’ by being named a cardinal
Cardinal days of August: Pope’s pick for cardinals wasn’t the only surprise
Cardinal-designate Giorgio Marengo, apostolic prefect of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, will be the youngest cleric with a red hat with the celebration his 48th birthday June 7.
Pope gives U.S. cardinal, other new cardinals, Vatican assignments
Highlighting the role cardinals play in assisting the pope to govern the church, Pope Francis has given the newest group of cardinals their assignments as members of Vatican congregations and councils.
Counting cardinals: Congregations, continents represented increase
After Nov. 28, cardinals coming from religious orders will rise to 51 and there will be 128 cardinals eligible to enter a conclave.
Unassuming pastor who helped rebuild Cuban church will receive red hat
ith one of the most important Marian feasts in Cuba falling just one week after it was announced Sept. 1 that he would be made a cardinal, Cardinal-designate Juan Garcia Rodriguez said he took the news as a sign of Mary’s maternal love.
Pope nominates presidents-delegate for upcoming Synod of Bishops
As his delegates to preside over sessions of the Synod of Bishops in October, Pope Francis has chosen four cardinals from countries where young people are facing special challenges.
New cardinals see designation as mission of service
Upon hearing the news that Pope Francis was elevating them to the College of Cardinals, many of the 14 new cardinals were shocked to hear the pope had chosen them.
Pope tells new cardinals to serve people, tackle sins
Cardinals are not called to be “princes” of the church, but to serve the people of God and tackle the sins of the world, Pope Francis told five new cardinals.