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

김은정 / 2022-05-29 20:31:56
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S Korean archbishop-cardinal appointment

 

▲ This photo shows South Korean archbishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik. (Yonhap) 


 

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- 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, currently serves as Perfect for the Congregation for Clergy overseeing matters regarding priests and deacons. He will be the fourth South Korean to receive the prestigious red hat.

Pope Francis announced his decision during his traditional Sunday greetings to the public in St. Peter's Square. The ceremony will be held in Vatican on Aug. 27.

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