Pope Francis is set to appoint 21 new cardinals at a consistory in Vatican City on December 7, emphasizing the global reach and influence of the Catholic Church.
The cardinals hail from diverse regions across six continents, including bishops from nations like Algiers, Tehran, Tokyo, and Abidjan. These appointments, from various global regions, aim to enhance the Church’s outreach and representation.
With these new additions, Pope Francis will have appointed 110 of the 140 cardinals under the age of 80, who are eligible to participate in a future papal conclave.
The consistory on December 7 will not only be a celebration of the new cardinals but also an affirmation of the Pope’s ongoing efforts to align the Church with the diverse realities of its followers.
