In a Saturday afternoon ceremony at the steps of the Altar of the Confession inside Saint Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Bishop Robert McElroy, alongside 19 other Bishops and Archbishops from around the world, were installed as Cardinals, new advisors to Pope Francis.
As McElroy adjusts to and learns of the new responsibilities in this role, one immediate task will begin Monday as he meets with the other 225 Cardinals, representing 85 countries.
Another important role McElroy among others will take on with this appointment, will be to eventually select a new Pope.When necessary, Cardinal electors - Cardinals who are under the age of 80 as required by Canon law, will meet during a consistory and will be responsible for selecting the Church’s new leader.
McElroy will continue to retain the title of Bishop and at least for the foreseeable future, will remain in San Diego for now, continuing to serve as of leader of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, home to nearly 1.4 million Catholics in San Diego and Imperial counties.
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