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Tag: Cardinals (Roman Catholic Prelates)
Cardinal Cláudio Hummes, Close Ally of Pope Francis, Dies at 87
An advocate for the poor, he was a force behind the progressive turn taken by many Latin American Catholics in the 1970s and ’80s.
Pope Francis Announces 21 New Cardinals
The new “princes of the church” hail from places like India, Nigeria, Singapore and South Korea. They will be among those who help choose a new pope.
In a First, Catholic Cardinal Testifies in Vatican Criminal Trial
Accused of embezzlement and abuse of office, Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu told the court that he was sure the truth would clear his name.
Pope Francis Appoints First African-American Cardinal
Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, was among 13 new cardinals named on Sunday.
Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, a Fixture of Vatican Intrigue, Resigns
In a cryptic statement, the Vatican did not explain the reason for Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu’s departure. News reports had connected him to a financial scandal.
Pope Francis May Not Change the World. But He Is Reshaping the Church.
On Saturday, Francis will create 13 new cardinals who reflect his pastoral priorities. He will now have named more than half of those who will elect his successor.
Cardinal Roger Etchegaray Dies at 96; Skilled Papal Emissary
He was in charge of the Vatican department that dealt with peace efforts, and was sent by Pope John Paul II to Cuba, Iraq and China.