Voice of America: Pope Elevates 6 Non-European Cardinals

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Pope Elevates 6 Non-European Cardinals Nov 24th 2012, 21:42 Pope Benedict has formally appointed six new cardinals from around the world to serve in an elite group of prelates who will one day select a new pontiff. The six newest members of the Vatican's College of Cardinals come from Colombia, India, Lebanon, Nigeria, the Philippines and the United States. During Saturday's ceremony -- called a "consistory" -- the 85-year-old pope said he wanted to emphasize that the Roman Catholic Church is inclusive. "It presents a ... Media files: 175E67A9-90F1-4BB5-9EEC-E372687946A4_cx1_cy0_cw97_w800_r1.jpg?nocache=1 (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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