Pope Francis has appointed several new cardinals, including the first African-American, to hold the high rank in the Catholic Church, while advising them against using their titles for corrupt, personal gains.
During a ceremony that was slimmed down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the pope appointed the cardinals on Saturday.
Only 10 guests per cardinal were allowed to attend the event in St. Peterβs Basilica.
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