At the next consistory of cardinals arrive 20 , photo:
Fifteen new cardinals is younger than 80 years, so they can take part in a possible conclave. The other five are retired archbishops and bishops. Only seven of the twenty new cardinals come from Europe: three from Italy and one from France, Spain, Portugal and Germany. Dominated by dignitaries from Third World countries, as well as pastors of small diocese, not the famous metropolis.
Insignia cardinal receive the consistory Feb. 14, and the next day – it will be Sunday – will celebrate a solemn Mass with the Pope in the Vatican.
Before Consistory – 12 and 13 February – the old and the new Cardinals Francis will discuss the reform of the Roman Curia, which is the highest offices of the Church. The Pope began work on the changes in the curia Immediately after his election, in March of 2013.
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Pope to appoint new cardinals. There is among them Polish – Polish Radio
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