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Pope names 13 new cardinals

Pope names 13 new cardinals — Francis made the surprise announcement from his studio window to the faithful standing below in St Peter’s Square (Alessandra Tarantino/AP)

Sun, 25 Oct, 2020 - 12:24

Frances d'Emilio, Associated Press

Pope Francis has named 13 new cardinals.

Among them is Washington DC Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who will become the first black US prelate to earn the coveted red cap.

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