Pope Benedict XVI names new Cardinals
Pope Benedict XVI named 15 new cardinals, 12 of whom are under the age of 80 and eligible to vote for/become the next pope.
The cardinals come from 11 countries in Africa, Europe, Asia, North and South America. In addition to 2 Americans, a noteworthy name on the list is Hong Kong Bishop Joseph Zen, an outspoken advocate of religious liberties in China.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060222/ap_on_re_eu/vatican_cardinals
Labels: Roman Catholicism
posted by Rev. Daniel McLain Hixon at 2/22/2006
2 Comments:
Bishop Zen...what a great name.
And now he will be Cardinal Zen, which is a different pun but perhaps an even better name...
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