Archbishop Martin ‘may be appointed as cardinal this week’

The Archbishop of Dublin could reportedly be appointed as a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI.

Tue, 21 Feb, 2006 - 07:43

The Archbishop of Dublin could reportedly be appointed as a cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI.

Reports this morning said speculation was mounting that the Pontiff was planning to call a consistory to choose new cardinals and may even announce the move as early as this week.

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