Cardinal Pizzaballa’s Meteoric Rise to ‘Papabile’
ANALYSIS: As the Holy Land again descends into violent conflict, the peacemaking Latin patriarch of Jerusalem has emerged as a respected leader of the local Church in the Middle East.
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20 New Cardinals and an Extraordinary Consistory (Aug. 27)
This is a week of consistories at the Vatican. Three separate consistories were scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27 – one for Pope Francis to place a red biretta on the heads of 20 new cardinals, a second to approve the canonization of new saints, and a third extraordinary consistory, for which all the cardinals of the Church were invited to Rome to discuss the governance changes brought by the Roman Curia’s new constitution, Praedicate evangelium. EWTN News’ executive editor Matthew Bunson is covering these events in Rome. Before his trip Matthew gave us a preview on what to expect during this unusually busy August at the Vatican. Then Andrea Picciotti-Bayer talks Religious Liberty across the globe, with a look at China, Nicaragua and Nigeria.
Spanish Cardinal Carlos Amigo Vallejo, Advocate for Dialogue Between Christians, Muslims and Jews, Dies at 87
The Spanish cardinal died from heart failure following lung surgery.
Pope Francis’ 8th Consistory of New Cardinals Expected in 2022
The Pope is expected to call his 8th consistory in 2022, adding to the 70 cardinals he has already chosen.
Pope Francis Changes Law to Allow Vatican City Court to Judge Cardinals and Bishops
In the preamble, the pope referenced Lumen gentium, the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, which says that “there is true equality among all with regard to the dignity and action common to all the faithful in building the Body of Christ.”
Pope Francis Trims the Salaries of Cardinals by 10% to Save Money
In his March 23 apostolic letter, Pope Francis said that these actions were necessary for an “economically sustainable future” at the Vatican.
My Reasons for Writing ‘The Next Pope’
Most cardinals have little knowledge of a prospective pope when they enter the Sistine Chapel to cast their vote. This book seeks to help remedy that.
Pope Francis Urges New Cardinals: Imitate Christ’s Compassionate Heart
The Holy Father used the word ‘compassion’ 25 times in his Oct. 5 homily message for the new cardinals.
Profiles of Pope Francis’ New Cardinals
As with the Holy Father’s previous appointments, they have a broad geographical scope and are supportive of issues he has prioritized, such as immigration, the environment and dialogue with Islam.
Pope Francis’ Appointments: A Key Measure of His Pontificate
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s choices have been much less impactful than the diverse range of Church luminaries St. John Paul II appointed early in his own papacy.
