"Pope Francis Appoints 21 New Cardinals, Expanding Global Representation"

Pope Francis has named 21 new cardinals, including Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican's ambassador to the U.S., Archbishop Robert Prevost, who oversees the appointments of Catholic bishops worldwide, and Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernández, the new head of the Vatican's doctrinal office. The new cardinals represent the universality of the global church and the "inseparable link" between the pope and dioceses around the world. The announcement has already caused controversy, particularly with the appointment of Fernández, as it signals a shift in the Vatican's approach to theology. The new cardinals will be installed during a consistory at the Vatican on September 30.