Tag: cardinals

• Monday, November 30th 2020 - 09:12 UTC

  Francis names 13 new cardinals, including the first Afro-American

  

  Pope Francis on Saturday installed 13 new cardinals, including the first African-American to hold the high rank, further expanding the pontiff’s impact on the group that will one day elect his successor.

• Wednesday, September 11th 2019 - 09:15 UTC

  Pope Francis challenges ultra conservative cardinals: “I'm not afraid of schims”

  

  Pope Francis said on Tuesday he was “not afraid” of a schism in the Roman Catholic Church, in reference to attacks by conservative cardinals who frequently take aim at his papacy.

• Monday, September 2nd 2019 - 08:39 UTC

  Francis stamps his legacy: names 13 new “progressive on social issues” cardinals

  

  Pope Francis appointed 13 new cardinals in a surprise move on Sunday, again putting his stamp on the future of a Church he wants to be more open as most of those named are considered progressive on social issues.