Bishop Sebastian Francis of Penang has been chosen as Malaysia’s second Roman Catholic cardinal by Pope Francis.
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The 71-year-old will be among 21 new cardinals appointed in a ceremony at the Vatican on September 30. Eighteen of the new cardinals are under 80 years old and eligible to participate in the election of the next pope.
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The remaining three, who are over 80, were recognized for their long service to the Church. Bishop Francis, who became a priest in 1977, has been serving as the bishop of Penang since 2012 and is actively involved in various Catholic organizations.
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