College of Cardinals

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As the College of Cardinals meets at the Vatican in the coming weeks to elect Francis’ successor, Gomez, a mere archbishop, will stay home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

The governing of the Catholic Church will now be handled by the College of Cardinals, its most senior officials, until the new Pope is chosen.

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

Pope Nicholas II. assigns the choice of Pope to the College of Cardinals, § 96, 6.

From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.