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Pope announces Archbishop George Alencherry as new cardinal

Pope announces Archbishop George Alencherry as new cardinal


Mangalore Today News Network

Beltangady, Jan 11, 2012 : According to a papal announcement, George Alencherry, the major archbishop of Ernakulum – Angamaly of the Syro – Malabar Church of India, who had been nominated as the cardinal – designate in the past, is now thenew cardi nal. The priest, who was born on April 19, 1945, will administer the Bhadravathi, Belthangady, and Mandya Diocese of Karnataka.


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In all, 22 new cardinals have been appointed all over the world. Cardinals, who are the confidantes of the Pope, have the power to choose a new Pope.

Mar Alancherry had served the Changanassery Archdiocese from 1976 – 78 in a number of capacities. In Feb 1997, he took over as the first bishop of the Diocese of Thakkala, formed in 1966.


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