By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — With Pope Francis’ new picks for the College of Cardinals, the body will be more religious than ever — in the sense that the number of cardinals coming from religious orders will rise to 51. The Jesuit pope’s confreres do not lead the tally; in first […]
New cardinals see appointment as a mission of service
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — 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. After the pope made the announcement May 20, Cardinal-designate Joseph Coutts of Karachi, Pakistan, said […]
Five new cardinals, from Europe, Africa, Asia and Central America, fit Pope Francis’ formula for faith
Geography and geometry By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, who described himself as coming from “the ends of the earth,” continues to go to the far reaches of the globe to seek those who will advise him and possibly elect the next pope. Announcing May 21 that he was adding […]