Pope advises new cardinals to base decisions on faith

Pope Benedict yesterday told 22 new cardinals from around the world to base their actions and decisions on the bedrock of their faith as they exercise greater responsibility and power.

Benedict, 84, celebrated a solemn Mass in St Peter’s Basilica with the cardinals, a day after he raised them to the highest rank in the Church under him.

“The new dignity that has been conferred upon you is intended to show appreciation for the faithful labour you have carried out... to honour the communities and nations from which you come and which you represent so worthily in the church,” he said in his homily.