Pope Francis schedule for December 2024 consistory to create cardinals

Pope Francis schedule for December 2024 consistory to create cardinals

Where new cardinals will be created -Vatican City, Sep 1- The Vatican yesterday officially released the schedule for a consistory where Pope Francis would raise to the following day. Scheduled to occur December 8, the event is now going down Dec. 7 at St Peter’s Basilica.

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New cardinals

Pope Francis said Oct. 6 that he would appoint 21 new cardinals to the College of Cardinals. Of these, 20 would be allowed to take part in a conclave. The new cardinals are from a number of different continents, highlighting the truly world-wide character of the Church.

The Liturgy As well as a Mass of Thanksgiving

The event is a liturgical ceremony which will take place in the evening of December 7. The following day, the Feast of The Immaculate Conception (December 8), Pope Francis and his new cardinals will celebrate a thanksgiving Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica.

The virgin Mary statue visit

Pope Francis will continue his tradition of visiting the statue, near the Spanish Steps, to venerate Mary. His visit, however, will be at 4 p.m. December 8 instead of his usual pre-dawn appearance.

• Pope’s Message to the Cardinals-Designate

Pope sends letter to cardinals-designate praising humility (OCT. 12) He told them to serve rather than simply be from an “eminent” title. He further discussed prayer, love and compassion. But with specific suggestions for acting on those virtues with people who are hurting.

Preview: Other Papal Liturgies to Come

The Vatican has also announced the dates of other important papal masses in November and December. These include:

• 17 November: Mass for the World Day of the Poor.

— inaugurated residences for the homeless and elderly — November 24: Mass of Christ the King & World Day of Youth

• Mass in Spanish for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe: 12 December

Conclusion

October 4, 2017Pope Francis’ consistory to create new cardinals and the series of papal liturgies in November-December mark key moments for the Church. Such special events serve as a emotional tribute to the global reach and inclusive nature of his papacy.

FAQ

**1. By When to be Called for Consistory over New Cardinals? **

The consistory is slotted for 7 December 2024.

**2. Question: How many cardinals will there be? **

Pope Francis to create 21 new cardinals, including 20 under age of 80 who can vote in papal conclave

**3. What is the importance of the mass in 8th December? **

The December 8th mass is a celebration of thanksgiving on the feast day for Immaculate Conception.

**4. Pope visit to Virgin Mary statue Now an Afternoon Event **

The statue is part of a very different itinerary in the updated schedule for Pope Francis, who will visit it at 4 p.m. rather than in the morning as originally planned.

**5. Along with the papal prayer events, what are other key November and December dates in Rome? **

He also said there would be Papal Masses for the World Day of the Poor on Nov. 17, Christ the King Nov. 24 and Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec.