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.

Who is the first non-Caucasian to be elevated to the Sacred College?

What is the significance of St. Mary's in relation to Cardinal Thomas Tian?

What gratitude does Cardinal Thomas Tian express?

What significant change was made to the vestments of the late Cardinal Mundelein?

Who will fly from New York to Rome with Cardinal Thomas Tian?