Colombian Cardinal Pedro Rubiano Sáenz of Bogotá, a leader in the move to promote peace and reconciliation in his homeland, died April 15 at the age 91.
His death leaves the College of Cardinals with 237 members, of whom 128 are under the
Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, superior of the Salesian order, will be ordained a bishop April 20.
And the Vatican announced March 5 that in view of his episcopal ordination, Pope Francis has decided he will be an archbishop and have the "titular see"
The Albanian cardinal who endured decades of imprisonment, torture and forced labor during his country's crackdown against religion is a "living martyr" who continues to serve Christ at 95 years old, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán of David, Panama, was found safe after disappearing for approximately 48 hours, an absence that provoked a police search for the prelate and concern for his well-being.
The cardinal, who turns 80 Feb. 24, reappeared on the afternoon
When Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo walked across St. Peter's Square on Sept. 30, happy Corsicans cheered the tallest and probably most smiling cardinal on the day of the latest Vatican consistory. He had also just made it to the cover of the top
One of Nigeria's most respected figures, he has dedicated his life to serving God and bettering his nation. From his early desire to become a priest, through his pivotal role in shaping Nigerian political history, and his active involvement in interfaith dialogue
All active cardinals, whether they lead a diocese far from Rome or head a department of the Roman Curia, are appointed members of Vatican dicasteries, tribunals and offices as part of their service to the pope and the universal church.
Pope Francis responds to an Aug. 21 "dubia" letter written by five cardinals asking for clarification on doctrinal questions ahead of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
The Catholic Church, in pursuit of "pastoral prudence," should discern if there are ways of