Pope Francis has named 21 new cardinals, extending his influence over the college of cardinals that will elect his successor, highlighting diverse global representation.
The new cardinals, including the oldest Monsignor Angelo Acerbi and the youngest Bishop Mykola Bychok, reflect both age diversity and geographical representation from around the world.
This marks Pope Francis's 10th consistory, introducing the largest number of voting-age cardinals in his pontificate, raising cardinal-electors from 122 to 142.
The new appointments emphasize a strong South American presence while only including one new cardinal from North America, indicating Francis's focus on the Global South.
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