Pope Pius XII Announces New Cardinals

Pope Pius XII announced the appointment of 32 new Cardinals, including four from the United States. Among them are Archbishop Samuel A. Stritch of Chicago, Cardinal designate Francis J. Spellman of New York, Archbishop Edward Mooney of Detroit, and Archbishop James Charles McGuigan of Toronto, Canada. This marks a significant shift as Italian Cardinals no longer hold the majority in the Sacred College. The new Cardinals will be elevated in a ceremony in Rome on February 18th.

How many new Cardinals were named by Pope Pius the 12th in the announcement?

• 36

• 32

• 40

• 28

Which city is Archbishop Samuel associated with?

• Toronto

• New York

• Chicago

• Detroit

What position is Francis J. Spellman rumored to be considered for?

• Vatican Treasurer

• Vatican Ambassador

• Vatican Secretary of State

• Vatican Chief of Staff

Who is the first English-speaking Cardinal from Canada?

• Archbishop James Charles McGuigan

• Archbishop John J. Glennon

• Archbishop Samuel

• Archbishop Edward Mooney

What significant change occurred in the Sacred College for the first time in centuries?

• The Sacred College was dissolved

• The number of Cardinals was reduced

• Italian Cardinals lost majority control

• Italian Cardinals gained majority control