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Mint
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Pope Francis passes away: Who are the four Indian cardinals eligible to participate in Papal conclave
Pope Francis's relationship with India reflected both aspirations and obstacles. Despite his strong desire, he was never able to visit the country. Nonetheless, he made a significant gesture toward the Indian Catholic community by recently appointing an Indian priest serving in the Vatican as a Cardinal — a moment of pride for many. Francis, the first non-European Pope in almost 1,300 years, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. He had been diagnosed with double pneumonia prior to his death. Among the six Indian cardinals eligible to vote in the upcoming conclave, four prominent figures stand out. They include Filipe Neri Ferrao, Archbishop of Goa and Daman; Baselios Cleemis, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Kerala; George Koovakkad, the former head of the Journeys Office at the Vatican's Secretariat of State; and Anthony Poola, Metropolitan Archbishop of Hyderabad and the first Dalit Christian to be appointed as an archbishop. Pope Francis, the first non-European Pope in almost 1,300 years, passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff. After the mourning period, the Cardinals will be called into Conclave to elect the next Vicar of Christ. The Pope passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to a statement from the Vatican. Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time, preparations will begin for the election of the next Pontiff. After the mourning period, the Cardinals will be called into Conclave to elect the next Vicar of Christ. (With inputs from agencies) Key Takeaways Pope Francis's death marks a pivotal moment for the Catholic Church globally. Four Indian cardinals are poised to influence the selection of the next Pope. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period before the conclave begins.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cathedral requires extensive repairs, council told
An 1830s church, designated as a cathedral by the Pope, is in need of extensive repairs after becoming riddled with wet rot, a report has said. Following an inspection at St Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Preston, documents submitted to the city's council revealed that the building's drainage system had "failed significantly". They also said rot had "taken hold" of the vestry roof after decades of water seepage and gutter failure at the Grade II-listed place of worship in Meadow Street. Plans have been outlined for gutter and floor replacement work at the cathedral, which is also known as St. Ignatius Church, as well as roof and stonework repairs. An initial assessment found entire roof timbers in some parts of the building were "saturated and decayed with wet rot". The church was part of the Diocese of Lancaster until 2014, when it briefly closed after the congregation declined. It reopened the following year to serve local Roman Catholics from the Indian Syro-Malabar community. Pope Francis designated it as a new cathedral in 2016. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Pope creates Indian Catholic cathedral
