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Coverage dated August 26, 2022

Pope expands ranks of cardinals who'll likely pick successor

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Pope Francis elevated 20 more churchmen to the rank of cardinal on Saturday, formally expanding those now eligible to vote for his successor in case he dies or resigns — the latter a step he has said he'd consider if the need arises.

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  1. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Pope expands ranks of cardinals who'll likely pick successor (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Pope Francis elevated 20 more churchmen to the rank of cardinal on Saturday, formally expanding those now eligible to vote for his successor in case he dies or resigns — the latter a step he has said he'd consider if the need arises.

  2. France 24

    Pope Francis expands ranks of cardinals in charge of electing new church leader (opens France 24)

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    Pope Francis elevated 20 more churchmen to the rank of cardinal on Saturday, formally expanding those now eligible to vote for his successor in case he dies or resigns — the latter a step he has said…

  3. Fox News

    Pope Francis expands ranks of cardinals who'll likely pick successor (opens Fox News)

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    Pope Francis has expanded the eligibility for more potential successors in the instance of his resignation or death, bringing the total of 16 that are young than the age of 80.

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