Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals

The pope has named numerous batches of new cardinals in his 10-year papacy (Gregorio Borgia/AP)

Pope Francis has announced he has chosen 21 new cardinals, including prelates from Jerusalem and Hong Kong, as he continues to leave his mark on the body of churchmen who will select his successor.

The pope announced his selection during his customary weekly public appearance in St Peter’s Square, saying the ceremony to formally install the churchmen as cardinals would be held on September 30.