None are from Europe. All are relatively young. One is a social media sensation. The six new cardinals recently elevated by Pope Benedict XVI are causing quite the buzz. And for good reason. Cardinals are key, influential leaders in the Catholic Church. Cardinals elect the pope, serve as the pope's closest advisers and care for the Church in the event of the pope's death. This is all in addition to normal duties of running dioceses or being leaders of the Roman Curia (central government of the Church).
On Saturday,
FOX News interviewed OSV President and Publisher Greg Erlandson on the appointments:
He's emphasizing the importance of the Middle East, and he's putting someone in there who I really think is a peacemaker and is willing to dialogue with all the different parties. I think that's very important.
Watch the
entire segment.
To learn more about cardinals, visit our "
All About Cardinals" page on osv.com.
