Pope Francis has made it clear that he has a vision for the future of the Catholic Church, and his latest appointments of 21 cardinals demonstrates this. The cardinals come from a variety of countries, representing different regions of the world. The majority are under 80 years old and would be eligible to vote for the next pope.

This ninth consistory marks a shift from the eurocentricity of his predecessors, with Francis instead promoting clergy from developing nations. The cardinals include Hong Kong Bishop Stephen Sau-yan Chow and the Vatican's top official in the Middle East, Monsignor Pierbattista Pizzaballa of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. Archbishops from South Sudan, South Africa, and Tanzania are also among those being appointed.

The pope said their "provenance expresses the universality of the Church that continues to proclaim God's merciful love to all people on earth." It is clear that Francis has a vision for the future of the Catholic Church, and that his cardinals reflect this.

They are a diverse group that exemplify the universality of the Church. The consistory to install them will be held on the 30th of September, and will be the ninth time Francis has appointed new cardinals since he became the head of the Catholic Church a decade ago.

Pope Francis's Vision for the Catholic Church Reflected in Latest Cardinal Appointments Pope Francis's latest appointments of 21 cardinals demonstrate his vision for the future of the Catholic Church.

The cardinals come from a variety of countries, including Hong Kong, South Sudan, South Africa, Tanzania, Venezuela, Argentina, and the Middle East, reflecting the Church's universality. The majority of the cardinal-designates are under 80 years old, meaning they would be eligible to vote for the next pope.

Francis has also shifted the focus from the eurocentricity of his predecessors, with many of the clergy coming from developing nations. The pope said the cardinals' "provenance expresses the universality of the Church that continues to proclaim God's merciful love to all people on earth.

" The consistory to install them will be held on the 30th of September, and will be the ninth time the pope has appointed new cardinals since he became the head of the Catholic Church a decade ago.

With his latest appointments of cardinals, Pope Francis has made it clear that he has a vision for the future of the Catholic Church. The cardinals are a diverse group that reflect the universality of the Church and embody the values, priorities, and perspectives of its leader.