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Pope Francis to Appoint 21 New Cardinals in Unexpected Push to Shape Global Catholic Church

Oct 6, 2024, 12:15 PM

Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he will appoint 21 new cardinals on December 8. This unexpected push significantly increases the number of cardinals who will one day elect his successor. Among the newly appointed cardinals is Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio “Ambo” David, making him one of three active cardinals in the Philippine Catholic Church. The Archbishop of Toronto is also among the new appointees, and he is the lone new cardinal from North America. This move impacts the global Catholic Church.