21 new cardinals created

At a September 30 consistory, Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals from 15 different countries. Eighteen of the new cardinals are under the age of 80 and are therefore eligible to vote in a conclave. The consistory was in continuity with Francis’ steady geographic diversification of the College of Cardinals.

WelCom November 2023

At a September 30 consistory, Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals from 15 different countries. Eighteen of the new cardinals are under the age of 80 and are therefore eligible to vote in a conclave. The consistory was in continuity with Francis’ steady geographic diversification of the College of Cardinals.