Cardinal George Koovakad, a Vatican diplomat, reminisces about his experiences accompanying Pope Francis on 13 apostolic journeys across 18 nations since 2021. He highlights the Pope’s profound affection for the marginalized and his unwavering commitment to promoting peace, as demonstrated in his final Easter message. Koovakad, who was recently appointed as a cardinal, is set to take part in the conclave tasked with selecting the next Pope. This news comes as a testament to the esteemed position held by Cardinal Koovakad within the Vatican hierarchy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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