October 9, 2016

Francis Names 17 Cardinals, 13 of Whom Electors, 3 from US

Pope Francis named 17 new cardinals Sunday � three of them American moderates, including Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich and Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph Tobin � in a clear signal to the conservative U.S. church hierarchy that he values pastors focused more on mercy than morals.

Tobin’s nomination also carries a political message,

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