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Iraq officially reinstates cardinal as Chaldean patriarch one year later
Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako had left Iraq and moved to a monastery in Iraqi Kurdistan in July 2023.
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Cardinal Ouellet turns 80 years old and is no longer able to vote in a conclave
His career in the Vatican has been long and influential, holding important positions of responsibility and even being considered a candidate for pope in the 2013 conclave.
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Vatican not to open process against cardinal as they see no evidence of abuse
The investigation commissioned by Pope Francis to a Canadian judge indicates that there is no evidence of abuse committed by Cardinal Lacroix, and therefore no canonical process will be opened.
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Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Gaza for first time after seven months of conflict
Cardinal Pizzaballa visited the Catholic community in Gaza for the first time since the escalation of the conflict more than seven months ago.
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Cardinal barred from voting in prior conclave will be able to until 2026
The Pontifical Yearbook for the year 2024 is full of surprises. In addition to the Pope's reinstatement of the title of 'Patriarch of the West', the date of a cardinal's birth has now been corrected.
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Vatican responds to French court's civil ruling against Cardinal Ouellet
The Vatican filed a diplomatic complaint with the French embassy after a civil court ruled in the first instance against Cardinal Ouellet and a religious congregation.
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Vatican Confidential: Where are the unsung heroes of persecution?
Ernest Simoni. Not a name you are likely to be familiar with. Even if it’s a name worth remembering.
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Vatican accepts resignation of cardinal who disappeared in Panama
On February 1, Spanish Cardinal José Luis Lacunza was found disoriented in his vehicle 29 miles from his residence, 48 hours after disappearing.
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Cardinal Cobo takes possession of the Church of the Spaniards in Rome
Five months after receiving the cardinal's biretta, the Archbishop of Madrid, José Cobo, followed ancient tradition and took possession of the national church of the Spanish in Rome, Santa María in Montserrat.
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Panamanian police find missing Spanish cardinal almost 200 miles from home
The cardinal, who is also bishop of the Diocese of David, went missing from his home on January 30.
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A Spanish cardinal serving in Panama disappears
The Bishops' Conference of Panama stated they have already filed a report with the authorities after having no news of his whereabouts since January 30.
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Cardinal nominated for Nobel Peace Prize in 2012 celebrates 80th birthday
On January 29, the Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Nigeria, will celebrate his 80th birthday and will no longer be able to vote in a future conclave. His commitment to achieving peace in Nigeria led him to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2012.
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Pope Francis bids farewell to one of Pope John Paul II's close collaborators
Cardinal Sebastiani died in Rome at the age of 92. A close collaborator of John Paul II, his funeral was held in St. Peter's Basilica. Following the Mass, Pope Francis presided over the “ultima commendatio et valedictio.”
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Two cardinals turn 80 and will not be able to vote in a conclave
The College of Cardinals closes the year 2023 with 11 cardinals who will not be able to vote in the event of a conclave.
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Cardinal Becciu found guilty of embezzlement, faces prison sentence and fine
The Cardinal's lawyers announced they will appeal the sentence as soon as the court releases the reasons for the verdict.
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Vice-dean of College of Cardinals will no longer be able to vote in a conclave
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri's work in the Vatican has included duties such as announcing the death of Pope John Paul II and serving as prefect for the Dicastery for the Oriental Churches from 2007 to 2022.
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September, 2023: Pope Francis' two trips and the creation of 21 new cardinals
September began with the Pope's trip to Mongolia. A few days later, he traveled to France before closing the month with the Consistory in Rome.
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KEYS: How has the profile of cardinal electors changed since the last conclave?
The group of cardinals who will vote for the next pope in the event of a conclave has changed dramatically compared to the group of 2013 that elected Pope Francis.
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"You have stolen 45 minutes of service from the people of God"
Cardinal Angel Sixto Rossi was a seminarian when Jorge Mario Bergoglio was the rector. He describes these experiences as having a lasting mark on his life.
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Pope Francis greets new cardinals after opening Mass for Synod
It was the cardinals' first Mass with the Pope, just four days after being made a cardinal during the Consistory.
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Weekly Program: The World Seen from The Vatican 10-04-2023
Pope Francis makes 21 new cardinals.
The Vatican Museums extend hours ahead of 2025 Jubilee.
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Keys to understanding Pope Francis' response to questions of 5 cardinals
The Prefect of the Doctrine of the Faith published the Pope's answer to the questions of 5 cardinals.
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South African Cardinal prioritizes healing wounds of apartheid
Cardinal Stephen Brislin says the country's small Catholic community works together with other religious denominations to help solve ongoing problems of division and discrimination.
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Excitement fills St. Peter's Square as Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals
The elected cardinals were present, coming from 15 different countries and more than half of them non-European.