Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals, expanding the College of Cardinals and solidifying his influence on the group that will elect his successor.
KEY POINTS:
– 21 new cardinals named on October 6
– Consistory ceremony on December 8
– Increases Francis’ mark on the College of Cardinals
– Majority of voting-age cardinals now appointed by Francis
NEW CARDINALS BY REGION:
– South America: 5
– Asia: 4
– Africa: 2
– North America: 1
– Europe: 9 (including 2 Vatican officials)
NOTABLE APPOINTMENTS:
– Archbishop of Toronto, Francis Leo
– Archbishop of Tehran, Iran, Monsignor Dominique Joseph Mathieu
– Bishop of Bogor, Indonesia, Monsignor Paskalis Bruno Syukor
IMPACT:
– Francis’ legacy cemented
– Diverse representation in College of Cardinals
– Future conclave dynamics shaped
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