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On eve of consistory, New York Times provides historical perspective on College of Cardinals

November 18, 2016

The New York Times has posted a report, with helpful graphic images, showing the changes in the composition of the College of Cardinals over the years, particularly in light of the appointments by Pope Francis.

 

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Today is the Memorial of St. Benedict (480-547), who was born at Nursia in Umbria in about 480 and was sent to Rome to be educated, but soon left the world to live a solitary life at Subiaco. After living in a cave in the mountains for two years as a hermit, he had acquired such a reputation that disciples…

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