After deadly riots, Ecuador's bishops call for 'evaluation' of prison system
- Feb 27, 2021
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Swiss Cardinal Schwery dies at age 88
- Jan 8, 2021
Swiss Cardinal Henri Schwery, whose diocese was home to Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre’s priestly society, died Jan. 7 at the age of 88.
Pope gives U.S. cardinal, other new cardinals, Vatican assignments
- Dec 17, 2020
Highlighting the role cardinals play in assisting the pope to govern the church, Pope Francis has given the newest group of cardinals their assignments as members of Vatican congregations and councils.
Majority of cardinals-designate expected to attend consistory
- Nov 19, 2020
Despite quickly shifting travel restrictions in place during the global pandemic, the majority of cardinals-designate were planning to attend the Vatican ceremony to receive their red hats and cardinal’s rings.
Ecuadorian Cardinal Vela Chiriboga dies at 86
- Nov 16, 2020
Cardinal Raul Vela Chiriboga, retired archbishop of Quito, Ecuador, died Nov. 15 at the age of 86.
Cardinals-designate facing quarantine, trip cancellations due to pandemic
- Nov 11, 2020
As the consistory to create 13 new cardinals approached, the coronavirus pandemic forced two cardinals-designate to cancel their trips to Rome while one was placed in quarantine upon arrival.
Philippine cardinal-designate says human rights are key to church mission
- Nov 8, 2020
Cardinal-designate Jose Advincula, one of the 13 new cardinals recently appointed by Pope Francis, said he believes human rights are central to the church’s mission.
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