POPE APPOINTS NEW CARDINALS

The transcript discusses the upcoming announcement of a contest result in March and the appointment of 24 new cardinals by Pope Pius XII in Rome. Cardinals from around the world attended a secret consistory, after which official notifications were delivered. Archbishop Gracias of Bombay became the first Indian in the Supreme Senate of the Church, and Archbishop MacIntyre of Los Angeles also received a missive. Cardinal Spelman of New York congratulated MacIntyre, followed by a ceremonial ring-kissing by dignitaries and Americans honoring him.

When will the result of the contest be decided?

• In April

• In March

• In February

• In January

Who appointed the 24 new cardinals in Rome?

• Pope Benedict XVI

• Pope Pius XII

• Pope John Paul II

• Pope Francis

How were the official notifications delivered to the new cardinals?

• By email

• By papal messengers

• By phone call

• By public announcement

Who was the first Indian to enter the Supreme Senate of the Church?

• Pope Pius XII

• Cardinal Spelman

• Archbishop MacIntyre

• Archbishop Gracias

Which American cardinal was congratulated by Cardinal Spelman?

• Cardinal Dolan

• Cardinal Newman

• Archbishop MacIntyre

• Archbishop Gracias