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The elevation of an Indian priest who worked in the Vatican as cardinal adds to the global recognition of the Eastern rite Syro-Malabar Church, says the Church's spokesperson., was among the 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis on Oct. 6. They will be given the red biretta on Dec. 8 at the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Koovakad is part of the Vatican's diplomatic corps and is responsible for organizing papal trips. According to Church sources, he is expected to continue with the Holy See.Koovakad's elevation"is a great recognition for the Indian Church to have one more cardinal, especially based in the Vatican,” said Father Robinson Rodrigues, spokesperson of the national bishops' conference.
“The cardinal-designate is compassionate to the poor,” said Koovakad’s brother-in-law Mathew M Scaria, who looks after the cardinal-designate's aged parents.
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