The 51-year-old priest from Kerala was promoted to the rank of Cardinal by the Pope in a grand ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Saturday. The event was attended by clergy and dignitaries from across the globe and marked the induction of 21 new Cardinals
The event was graced by two Cardinals including the newly installed Cardinal Poola Anthony, Cardinal Oswald Gracias from Mumbai, 15 Bishops from across India and thousands of faithful Catholics
Hyderabad: Archbishop of Hyderabad Anthony Poola, who has been named by Pope Francis as one among the new Cardinals of the Catholic Church, is not only the first Telugu person but also a first Dalit to be elevated to the rank. Anthony Poola’s appointment as Cardinal marks the entry of a Dalit Christian into the […]
