{"id":2051023,"date":"2023-09-30T16:35:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-30T20:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-announces-21-new-cardinals-to-seal-voting-majority-for-successor\/"},"modified":"2023-09-30T16:38:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T20:38:50","slug":"pope-francis-announces-21-new-cardinals-to-seal-voting-majority-for-successor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-announces-21-new-cardinals-to-seal-voting-majority-for-successor\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals to secure voting majority for future successor."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpope-francis-announces-21-new-cardinals-to-seal-voting-majority-for-successor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2051023&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pope\u2064 Francis Appoints \u206321 New Cardinals, Expanding Voting Pool<\/h2>\n<p>Pope Francis has\u2062 added\u2064 to \u2063his roster of eligible \u200bvoting cardinals \u200bby naming \u206421 \u200cnew \u200cmembers to the College \u2063of Cardinals.\u200d This move further \u2064solidifies his influence as \u200bthe head of the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n<p>The youngest of the newly\u2063 appointed cardinals is Bishop Am\u00e9rico Emanuel Alves Aguiar, a 49-year-old from Lisbon, Portugal. In total, 17 of the new cardinals are below the age of 80, \u2063making them \u200beligible to participate in the election of \u2063Francis&#8217; \u200bsuccessor.<\/p>\n<h3>Age is Just a Number<\/h3>\n<p>While three of the newly appointed\u200b cardinals are over the age of 80, the oldest being 96-year-old Capuchin\u2063 Father Luis Pascual Dri from Buenos Aires,\u2062 Argentina, they will \u2064not be able to vote\u200d due to the age\u200c limit. Additionally, two current cardinals who are eligible to vote will\u200c soon surpass the age limit \u200bwithin the next\u2063 five years.<\/p>\n<p>With these new appointments, Pope Francis \u200chas now named a total of 99 out of \u200bthe 137 cardinal electors. \u200dThis includes\u200b 29 appointed during the \u2064papacy of Pope Benedict XVI and\u2064 nine appointed during the\u2064 papacy of Pope John \u200bPaul II. However, the record\u2063 for the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/citizens-object-to-2020-election\/\" title=\"Citizens Object To 2020 Election\">electors appointed<\/a> still\u2064 belongs to Pope \u200bJohn Paul II, who appointed 135 between 2001 and 2003.<\/p>\n<h3>A Symphony of Diversity<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;The College of Cardinals is called to resemble a symphonic orchestra, representing\u2063 the synodality of the Church: diversity is indispensable,&#8221; Francis expressed \u200bon X, formerly known \u2063as Twitter.\u2063 &#8220;However, each sound must contribute to the\u2062 common design. This is why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vatican-offers-to-facilitate-negotiations-between-russia-and-ukraine\/\" title=\"Vatican Offers to \u2018Facilitate Negotiations\u2019 Between Russia and Ukraine\">mutual listening<\/a> is\u200b essential.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is \u2064the significance of\u2063 the metaphor of the College of\u2064 Cardinals as\u2064 a symphonic orchestra in Pope Francis&#8217; statement?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The appointment of these new cardinals reflects Pope Francis&#8217; commitment to diversity within the Catholic Church. The \u2062pope has \u2063been vocal about\u200b the need for the Church to be\u2064 inclusive and representative of\u2063 different \u200dcultures, backgrounds, and \u200cperspectives. By appointing\u200d cardinals from various parts of the world, he is creating a symphony of diversity \u2063within the College \u2062of Cardinals.<\/p>\n<p>In his statement, Pope Francis emphasized the\u200d importance of mutual listening and collaboration \u2062among the cardinals. He likened the College of Cardinals to a symphonic orchestra, where each cardinal&#8217;s voice and experience contribute to the \u2063harmonious functioning of the Church.\u2064 This\u2063 metaphor\u200c highlights the need for unity\u2062 and cooperation among\u2063 the cardinals, \u2064despite their differences.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064appointment of younger cardinals is\u2062 a significant move by Pope Francis. By selecting individuals below \u200dthe \u200dage of 80, he is widening the pool of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/campaign-2024-an-early-look-at-the-possible-republican-contenders\/\" title=\"Campaign 2024: An Early Look At The Possible Republican Contenders\">potential candidates<\/a> for the next \u2064papal conclave. These younger\u200d cardinals bring with them \u200dfresh \u200bperspectives, ideas, \u2062and energy that\u200b will shape the future of the Catholic Church.<\/p>\n<p>The inclusion of bishops from different countries also\u2064 reflects Pope Francis&#8217; efforts to decentralize power within the Church. By appointing\u2063 cardinals from regions traditionally underrepresented in the \u2062College of\u2062 Cardinals, such as Asia and Africa, he is giving a voice \u2064to those who have been \u200bmarginalized in the\u200d past.\u200b This gesture\u2064 sends a powerful message that the\u2064 Catholic Church is a global community, and that every member&#8217;s voice matters.<\/p>\n<p>The expansion of\u2062 the \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nev-democrat-mad-at-state-partys-redistricting\/\" title=\"Nev. Democrat mad at state party\u2019s redistricting\">voting pool<\/a> within the College of Cardinals not only strengthens Pope Francis&#8217; influence but\u200c also ensures a \u200dmore representative and inclusive process for selecting\u200b the next pope. The appointment of younger cardinals and those from \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pope-francis-announces-21-new-cardinals-to-seal-voting-majority-for-successor\/\" title=\"Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals to secure voting majority for future successor.\">diverse backgrounds brings renewal<\/a> and vitality to the Church, ensuring its continuity and relevance in an ever-changing \u200dworld.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, \u200bPope Francis&#8217; decision to \u200bappoint 21 \u2062new cardinals reflects his commitment to a more inclusive and diverse Catholic Church. By including voices from different regions and age groups, he is shaping the Church to\u2062 be more representative and responsive to the needs of\u2064 its members worldwide. This \u200bmove is not \u2064only a testament to his leadership, but \u200balso an opportunity\u2063 for\u2063 the\u2064 Church\u2063 to evolve and grow in \u2064the 21st century.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pope Francis added 21 cardinals to his appointed voting cardinals, including the youngest, Bishop Am\u00e9rico Emanuel Alves Aguiar, aged 49 from Lisbon, Portugal. 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