Pope creates 17 cardinals, 'Princes of the Church'
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By Ella Ide (AFP) 2 hours ago in World
Pope Francis created 17 new cardinals from across the globe Saturday, elevating them in a time-honoured ceremony to an elite body that advises and elects popes.
Three of them are from the US, while others come from corners of the world where the Catholic Church needs a boost.
Dressed in red robes, the "princes of the Church" knelt before the pontiff to pledge their allegiance in a solemn ceremony.
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