Slovenian Archbishop Rode Elevated to Cardinal

Vatican City, 24 March - Slovenian Archbishop Franc Rode was elevated to cardinal at a ceremony in St. Peter's Square on Friday, in which Pope Benedict XVI formally installed 15 new "princes of the church."

Vatican City, St. Peter's Square. A consistory convened by Pope Benedict XVI to make church dignitaries, including Slovenian Archbishop Franc Rode, cardinals. Cardinal Franc Rode. Photo: Gasper Furman for STA

Vatican City, St. Peter's Square.
A consistory convened by Pope Benedict XVI to make church dignitaries, including Slovenian Archbishop Franc Rode, cardinals.
Cardinal Franc Rode.
Photo: Gasper Furman for STA

Vatican City, St. Peter's Square. Church dignitaries, including Slovenian Archbishop Franc Rode, made cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI at a consistory. Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Franc Rode. Photo: Gasper Furman for STA

Vatican City, St. Peter's Square.
Church dignitaries, including Slovenian Archbishop Franc Rode, made cardinals by Pope Benedict XVI at a consistory.
Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Franc Rode.
Photo: Gasper Furman for STA

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