Bishop of Slovenian descent becomes cardinal

Vatican City, 7 December - Vinko Bokalič Iglič, an Argentinean-born bishop of Slovenian descent, became cardinal on Saturday as 21 new cardinals were appointed by Pope Frances at the Vatican.

The Vatican Vinko Bokalič Iglič, an Argentinean-born bishop of Slovenian descent, became cardinal as 21 new cardinals were appointed by Pope Frances at the Vatican. Photo: dpa/STA

The Vatican
Vinko Bokalič Iglič, an Argentinean-born bishop of Slovenian descent, became cardinal as 21 new cardinals were appointed by Pope Frances at the Vatican.
Photo: dpa/STA

The Vatican Vinko Bokalič Iglič, an Argentinean-born bishop of Slovenian descent, became cardinal as 21 new cardinals were appointed by Pope Frances at the Vatican. Photo: dpa/STA

The Vatican
Vinko Bokalič Iglič, an Argentinean-born bishop of Slovenian descent, became cardinal as 21 new cardinals were appointed by Pope Frances at the Vatican.
Photo: dpa/STA

The Vatican Vinko Bokalič Iglič, an Argentinean-born bishop of Slovenian descent, became cardinal as 21 new cardinals were appointed by Pope Frances at the Vatican. Photo: dpa/STA

The Vatican
Vinko Bokalič Iglič, an Argentinean-born bishop of Slovenian descent, became cardinal as 21 new cardinals were appointed by Pope Frances at the Vatican.
Photo: dpa/STA

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