College of Cardinals

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Francis appointed then-Bishop McElroy to the College of Cardinals in 2022, and three years later he appointed Cardinal McElroy the eighth archbishop of Washington on Jan. 6.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

The new Pope has to be chosen by the Catholic Church's most senior officials, known as the College of Cardinals.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025

At age 49 he will become the second-youngest member of the College of Cardinals when he is installed Sept. 30.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023

Daily Il Fatto Quotidiano quoted an email from the dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Battista Re, to his colleagues saying Francis’ return to the Vatican was expected Thursday or Friday.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2023

You selected Victor as Sovereign Pontiff, while the College of Cardinals elected Roland, who, under the title of Alexander III., reigns in spite of you!

From Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. by Bolanden, Conrad von