Under Pope Francis, a Red Hat Is No Guarantee of a Job
ANALYSIS: Typically, cardinals are assigned to a diocese or a role in the Roman Curia. But due to a variety of circumstances, others may wait years before they’re given some work to do.
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Rome’s Famous Tailor Prepares for the Catholic Church’s New Cardinals
The cardinals will receive their biretta, which is a square, red hat, and a ring from Pope Francis at the consistory.
Snubs and Surprises: Making Sense of Pope Francis’ Latest Cardinal Picks
ANALYSIS: Here are six angles for understanding who the new cardinals are and why Pope Francis might have picked them.
America’s Next Cardinal: 6 Bishops Who Could Soon Receive a Red Hat
ANALYSIS: Vatican rumor mill is already turning about a forthcoming consistory.
Cardinal Erdő: ‘A Man of Unity, a Bridge Between East and West’
The primate of the Church of Hungary has established himself over the years as one of the leading ecclesiastical figures of our time.
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.
Analysis: The Ever-Changing College of Cardinals
During the 11 years of his pontificate, Pope Francis has convened nine consistories to create new cardinals.
The College of Cardinals 2023: Global, Diverse and Unpredictable
COMMENTARY: The College of Cardinals in 2023 is much different than the one that elected Francis to the papacy in 2013.
Synod on Synodality an Unofficial Papal Audition?
For some cardinals, the synod will be a kind of semi-public audition for the 266th successor of St. Peter
Cardinal George Pell Dies at 81
The Australian cardinal succumbed to a suspected heart attack following hip replacement surgery in Rome, according to his secretary.
