With Oscar-nominee 'Conclave' piquing interest, pope keeps dean of the College of Cardinals in place
- Pope Francis has decided to extend the term of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re as dean of the College of Cardinals, amidst high interest in papal elections due to the film 'Conclave.'
- The vice-dean, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, also had his term extended, though it is unclear if Re's extension is temporary or for another full five-year term.
- Pope Francis, who is 88 years old and suffers from bronchitis, will conduct his audiences from his residence instead of the Apostolic Palace.
- The film 'Conclave,' directed by Edward Berger, has received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture.
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Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the dean of the College of Cardinals. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Feb 7, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). The Holy See Press Office announced that Pope Francis has extended the approval he had granted for the election of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re as dean of the College of Cardinals. Last month, the pontiff also extended the approval for the election of Cardinal Leonardo Sandri as vice dean.Re and Sandri began t…
Pope extends terms of dean, subdean of College of Cardinals
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis has extended the terms of Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re as dean of the College of Cardinals and Cardinal Leonardo Sandri as subdean, the Vatican press office announced. The five-year term of Cardinal Re, 91, had been set to end Jan. 18. And the term of Cardinal Sandri, 81, was
Francis extends cardinal dean’s term
Pope Francis has extended the terms of the dean and subdean of the College of Cardinals, the Vatican announced Thursday.Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re. Image credit: Lorenzo Iorfino, CC BY-SA 4.0According to the Vatican press office, the pope “extended the approval granted by Him to the election of the Most Eminent Lord Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re as Dean of the College of Cardinals,” and did the same for the current subdean, Cardinal Leonardo …
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