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Pope Francis to appoint new cardinals on Dec. 8

Pope Francis announced the appointment of 21 new cardinals, aiming to shape the future leadership of the Catholic Church. The consistory to install the new cardinals is set for December 8, as revealed during his Sunday prayer in St. Peter's Square.

Reuters WORLD
Published October 06,2024
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Pope Francis on Sunday announced he will appoint 21 new cardinals of the global Catholic Church, in an unexpected push to influence the powerful group of churchmen that will one day choose his successor.

The ceremony to install the new appointees, known as a consistory, will be held on December 8, the pope announced during his weekly noon-time prayer with pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter's Square .