Pope Francis: on November 28 Consistory for the appointment of 13 new cardinals
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November 23, 2020 The Coronavirus pandemic also distorts the conduct of the Consistory, in which next Saturday, November 28, at 16.00, Pope Francis will create 13 new cardinals, of which nine are 'electors'.
"Archbishop Cornelius Sim, apostolic vicar of Brunei, and Archbishop Jose F. Advincula of Capiz (Philippines), who will not be able to be present due to the contingent health situation, will also be created cardinals in the Consistory. A representative of the Holy Father , at another time to be determined, he will give them the hat, the ring and the bull with the title ", Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni announced.
"The members of the College of Cardinals unable to reach Rome will be able to join the celebration, participating in it remotely from their headquarters, through a digital platform that will allow them to connect with the Vatican Basilica", he adds.
Due to the health provisions in force, the traditional "courtesy visits" will not take place.
Furthermore, the celebrations will take place with a very limited participation of the faithful