Cardinal-designate Ernest Simoni will be one of 17 prelates elevated to cardinal in a consistory on Nov. 19 at the Vatican.
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Pope Francis looks past Europe with cardinal picks
The church in the rest of the world, particularly in the southern hemisphere, will have greater representation in the next conclave.
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New cardinals signal a shift away from the U.S. culture wars
The three U.S. cardinals named by the pope signal Francis is interested in building bridges and making the church a more welcoming place.
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Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals from 14 countries, including three from the United States.
Blase Cupich of Chicago, Kevin Farrell, formerly of Dallas, and Joseph Tobin of Indianapolis will receive a red hat.
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L.G.B.T. Catholics Should Be ‘Accompanied,’ Pope Francis Urges
Flying back to Rome on Oct. 2 after a visit to Georgia and Azerbaijan, the pope was asked how, given his criticism on Oct. 1 of “gender theory” and of what he calls “ideological colonization,” he would provide pastoral care to a person who felt his or her sexuality did not co
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October surprise: could Pope Francis win the Nobel Peace Prize?
This is the third year that the pope has been considered a strong contender for the prize, though he remains a long shot.
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Sports can be work of the Spirit, Pope Francis says
“Sport transcends the level of pure physicality and takes us into the arena of the spirit and even of mystery.”
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Attract followers, don’t proselytize, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis asked people to follow the example of St. Therese of Lisieux.
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Pope Francis: assassinated French priest is a martyr and a blessed
“To kill in the name of God is satanic,” Pope Francis said as he celebrated Mass for Father Jacques Hamel.
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When Mother Teresa became a saint
“Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a generous dispenser of divine mercy.”