In surprise move, Pope to name 21 new Catholic cardinals in bid to influence successor

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In surprise move, Pope to name 21 new Catholic cardinals in bid to influence successor
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VATICAN CITY, Oct 6 — Pope Francis on Sunday announced he will appoint 21 new cardinals of the global Catholic Church, in an unexpected push to influence the powerful group of...

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As his US presidential bid flags, Trump brings Elon Musk along for return to site where he was nearly shotVATICAN CITY, Oct 6 — Pope Francis on Sunday announced he will appoint 21 new cardinals of the global Catholic Church, in an unexpected push to influence the powerful group of churchmen that will one day choose his successor.

Although popes may choose to appoint cardinals at any time, Francis’s decision to make new appointments now comes as something of a surprise.

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