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Pope Francis Appoints Five New Cardinals

New Cardinal Juan Jose Omella, Archbishop of Barcelona, during the Ordinary Public Consistory as Pope Francis elevated 5 Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops to the rank of cardinal in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Vatican on June 28, 2017. The 5 new cardinals are below 80 and would therefore be entitled to vote in a conclave to decide a new pontiff.(Photo by Giuseppe Ciccia/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#2050799
Date Taken	28 June 2017
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Photographer	Giuseppe Ciccia/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Giuseppe Ciccia/NurPhoto

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