Pope names 21 new cardinals, increasing pool who will one day elect his successor

Pope Francis appears at his studio window for the traditional noon blessing of faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter

Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals Sunday, significantly increasing the size of the College of Cardinals who will one day elect his successor.

(Image credit: Andrew Medichini/AP)


Title: Pope names 21 new cardinals, increasing pool who will one day elect his successor
URL: https://www.npr.org/2024/10/06/g-s1-26572/pope-names-21-new-cardinals-increasing-pool-who-will-one-day-elect-his-successor
Source: NPR Topics: Religion
Source URL: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1016
Date: October 6, 2024 at 01:52PM
Feedly Board(s): Religion