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What Does It Mean That Almost Half of the New Cardinals Will Be From Religious Orders? by Marco Mancini, Matthew Bunson – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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By Marco Mancini, Matthew Bunson, Catholic World Report, Dec. 6, 2024

This story was based on a story first published by ACI Stampa, CNA’s Italian-language news partner, and has been translated and adapted by CNA.

Rome Newsroom, Dec 6, 2024 / 16:15 pm (CNA) – Out of the 21 cardinals who will be created Dec. 7 in Pope Francis’ 10th consistory at the Vatican, 10 new cardinals — almost half — are members of religious congregations or institutes.

Since the pope himself belongs to the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and has consistently considered the presence of men religious in the College of Cardinals during his consistories, it’s not surprising that he would choose new cardinals from among the Church’s many congregations and institutes for men religious.

What is unusual, however, is the large number of cardinals from religious orders and institutes named in this latest consistory and the diversity of communities represented. …

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