Arguably, no single thing any pope ever does is more consequential than choosing the cardinals who will elect his successor. Yesterday Pope Francis named 14 new cardinals, 11 of whom are eligible to vote in the next conclave. Mr. Allen profiles a number of the appointees and considers their significance. [1]
The pope’s new cardinals
John L. Allen Jr., CruxMonday, May 21, 2018
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