1946 China's First Cardinal

Cardinal Thomas, originally from China, is the first non-Caucasian to join the Sacred College. His journey from an orphan to a cardinal is marked by his education at St. Mary's and gratitude towards American support during the war. Due to silk shortages, his vestments are remodeled from those of Cardinal Mundelein. Thomas will travel to Rome with other cardinals to receive the Red Hat from Pope Pius XII.

What is significant about Cardinal elect Thomas Tian's elevation to the Sacred College?

• He is the youngest Cardinal ever.

• He is the first non-Caucasian to be elevated.

• He is the first Cardinal from Europe.

• He is the first Cardinal to be elected during a war.

Where did Cardinal Thomas Tian grow up before his rise in the Catholic Church?

• Beijing

• Shanghai

• Shantung

• Hong Kong

What does Cardinal Tian express gratitude for in the second section?

• The new vestments made for him

• The abundance of resources during the war

• The opportunity to travel to Rome

• The support from the American people

What was a challenge faced during the war mentioned in the transcript?

• Lack of food supplies

• Shortages of elaborate silks for robes

• Inability to travel

• Communication breakdowns

Who among the following traveled with Bishop Tien to Rome?

• Cardinal Newman

• Cardinal Richelieu

• Cardinal Glennon of Saint Louis

• Cardinal Mundelein