New bishops will help determine Catholic Church’s future

The World

Pope Francis elevated 20 new churchmen to bishops on Saturday. These are the men who will help determine who the 85-year-old’s eventual successor will be. John Last reports that they are not bishops who necessarily reflect the Pope’s liberal values, but their diversity speaks to his view on a more inclusive church.

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