Pope Francis declared that on 7 December 2024, a Consistory for the appointment of new Cardinals would be held in the Vatican.
Prior to the 2025 Jubilee of Hope opening and following the end of the Second Session of the Synod on Synodality in the Vatican, the Consistory will be held with representatives from around the globe.
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This year features representatives of six of the seven continents.
His Holiness Pope Francis’ words on this year’s Consistory and the newly appointed cardinals: “Their origin reflects the universality of the Church, that continues to announce God's merciful love to all people.”
Full list of the 21 new cardinals: