Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals – an expert on medieval Christianity explains what it means for the future of the Catholic Church
- Written by Joanne M. Pierce, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
New cardinals at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sept. 30, 2023.AP Photo/Riccardo De LucaOn Sept. 30, 2023, Pope Francis swore in 21 clergymen as new members of the College of Cardinals. The College is an important part of the church’s governance structure – each new member takes a formal oath during a ritual ceremony in the...