On Sunday, during the Angelus greetings offered by Pope Francis, His Holiness announced a forthcoming Consistory for the creation of new Cardinals.
Among the 17 newly-named Cardinals, there are three from the United States of America, two of whom are resident in the USA: His Eminence, Joseph Tobin, Archbishop of Indianapolis; and His Eminence, Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago.
The Archbishop of Chicago issued a written statement in which he said that he was humbled and encouraged by this appointment.
The Archbishop of Chicago issued a written statement in which he said that he was humbled and encouraged by this appointment.
Here is the video statement issued by Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin:
Press Conference held by His Eminence
Joseph Tobin
Archbishop of Indianapolis
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