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College of Cardinals

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA

Pope Francis Raises Cardinal Tagle to New Rank of Cardinal Bishop

May 1, 2020

Pope Francis has raised Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to the rank of cardinal bishop in a new sign of his esteem for the former Archbishop of Manila.

Pope Francis with Cardinal Angelo Sodano. Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Dean of Cardinals, Sets 5-Year Term Limit

Dec 21, 2019

Pope Francis Saturday accepted the resignation of Cardinal Angelo Sodano as dean of the College of Cardinals and declared that the position will now have a five-year term limit with the possibility of renewal.

Pope Francis waves in St. Peter's Square May 8, 2019. Credit: Lucia Ballester/CNA.

Two New African Cardinals among the 13 to be Appointed in October

Sep 1, 2019

Pope Francis announced Sunday he will create 13 new cardinals, from every part of the world, in a consistory Oct. 5. Among them are 10 who are elegible to vote in a future conclave.