Archbishop Connell to be appointed Cardinal

Final preparations are underway in the Vatican for tomorrow's historic creation of Cardinals.

Archbishop Connell to be appointed Cardinal
Tue, 20 Feb, 2001 - 18:02

Final preperations are underway in the Vatican for tomorrow's historic creation of Cardinals.

Archbishop of Dublin, Desmond Connell, is among the group of 44 to be bestowed by Pope John Paul.

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