Pope to appoint S. Korean archbishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik as cardinal

Published date30 May 2022
Publication titleThe Korea Times

Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will appoint 21 new cardinals in August, including South Korean archbishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik, according to news reports Sunday.You, 70, has been serving as Prefect for the Congregation for Clergy overseeing matters regarding priests and deacons since June 2021. He will be the fourth South Korean to receive the cardinal red hat.

He was among 16 cardinal electors under 80 years old, who are eligible to vote for the next pontiff in secret conclave.Born in 1951 and ordained a priest for the Diocese of...

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