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Rwandan among new cardinals installed by the Pope

Rwandan among new cardinals installed by the Pope

PHILLIP PULLELLA POPE Francis has installed 13 new cardinals, including the to hold the high rank, including leading Rwandan Archbishop Antoine Kambanda, further expanding the pontiff's impact on the group that will one day elect his successor. The cardinals were installed in a ceremony, known as a consistory, that was markedly slimmed down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of the usual thousands, only 10 guests per cardinal were allowed in St. Peter's Basilica as the pope gave the men their ring and traditional red hat, known as a biretta. Nine of the 13 are under 80 and eligible under…
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