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Analysis: The ever-changing College of Cardinals

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Pope Francis has only convened a consistory three times to discuss issues at hand. This could be a boon, on the one hand, to the formation of pressure groups that could steer the conclave in one direction or another. On the other hand, it will also likely make the outcome more unpredictable.

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National Catholic Register

Analysis: The Ever-Changing College of Cardinals

Jeffrey Bruno/CNA The College of Cardinals celebrates Mass on March 12, 2013, before entering the Sistine Chapel for the papal conclave. During the 11 years of his pontificate, Pope Francis has convened nine consistories to create new cardinals.

2 months ago

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Catholic News Agency

Analysis: The ever-changing College of Cardinals

Were a conclave to begin today, there would be 94 cardinal-electors created by Pope Francis, 27 created by Benedict XVI, and eight made by John Paul II.

1 month ago

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