Pope Francis elevates Indian priest Koovakad as cardinal

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published 5 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. The ceremony, held at St. Peter's Basilica, saw Koovakad join five other Indian cardinals. Koovakad, who organizes the Pope's travels, was ordained in 2004 and began his...

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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

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..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago


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..
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