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PMO lauds Archbishop Koovakad’s elevation as cardinal: ‘Immense pride for India’
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 5 days ago
Archbishop George Koovakad of India was elevated to Cardinal by Pope Francis in a Vatican City ceremony. The Indian government sent a delegation to witness the historic event. Koovakad, 51, joins 20 other new Cardinals and becomes the sixth Indian Cardinal. His extensive diplomatic service and role in organizing papal travels...
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George Koovakad
Indian priest
Pope Francis elevated Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad to Cardinal, marking a historic first for India. Prime Minister Modi celebrated the appointment,..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
In a historic event, 51-year-old Keralite priest George Jacob Koovakad became the first priest from India to be directly elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis...
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Vatican City
Enclaved Holy See's independent city-state
Pope Francis
Head of the Catholic Church since 2013
Pope Francis is likely to visit India after 2025, following the Jubilee Year celebrations. Union Minister George Kurian confirmed the anticipated visit, stating..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago