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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Pope Benedict XVI.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Pope Benedict XVI.
    Consistory2010-37.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Pope Benedict XVI.
    Consistory2010-42.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Pope Benedict XVI.
    Consistory2010-41.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Pope Benedict XVI.
    Consistory2010-39.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Pope Benedict XVI.
    Consistory2010-11.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Pope Benedict XVI.
    Consistory2010-10.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-58.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-57.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-52.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-51.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Pope Benedict XVI.
    Consistory2010-43.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Pope Benedict XVI.
    Consistory2010-38.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-29.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-28.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-21.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Patriarch of Alexandria of the Copts (Egypt), Antonio Naguib.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
Swiss guards inside St. Peter's Basilica.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Mgr. Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC), Archbishop of Kinshasa and Mgr Barbarin Cardinal of Lyon (France)
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Mgr. Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC), Archbishop of Kinshasa
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Mgr. Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC), Archbishop of Kinshasa
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-55.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-54.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-53.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-48.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-47.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-46.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Mgr. Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC), Archbishop of Kinshasa and Stanislas de Laboulaye, ambassador of France to the Holy See.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Mgr. Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC), Archbishop of Kinshasa
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Swiss Guard in Vatican City.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Swiss Guard in Vatican City.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Mgr. Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC), Archbishop of Kinshasa
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Mgr. Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC), Archbishop of Kinshasa
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Mgr. Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC), Archbishop of Kinshasa
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-13.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
    Consistory2010-9.jpg
  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
Mgr. Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC), Archbishop of Kinshasa
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.<br />
St. Peter's Basilica.
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  • VATICAN CITY, ROMA, ITALY - NOVEMBER, 20: New consistory in Vatican City. <br />
Pope Benedict XVI formally created 24 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, , including 10 Italians, as he moves to put his stamp on Vatican affairs.<br />
The basilica was awash in red as some 150 cardinals from around the world came to Rome for the occasion of welcoming in their newest members.<br />
The 24 new cardinals include heads of Vatican congregations, archbishops of major cities in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, and one of them is  Archbishop Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya (DRC) who took an active part in the Congolese government, when Mobutu died.<br />
The new intake includes clergy who hold key Church posts in Kinshasa, Quito, Lusaka, Munich and Warsaw.<br />
Their numbers bring the College of Cardinals to 203, 121 of whom are under age 80, making them eligible to choose the next pontiff.<br />
During the ceremony, the new cardinals each promised to obey the pope, reading an oath in Latin to maintain communion with the Holy See, keep secrets given to them and not divulge anything that might bring harm onto the church.<br />
After pledging the oath, each new cardinal receives his red zucchetto, or skullcap, and biretta, a three-ridged hat worn over it.<br />
The new cardinals bring to 25 the number of Italians eligible to select the next pontiff, leading some Vatican watchers to speculate that the next Pope will be Italian.<br />
For four centuries, until the election of Polish Pope John Paul II in 1978, the papacy was dominated by Italians.<br />
It is the third time Pope Benedict has chosen new cardinals since succeeding John Paul II in 2005 and with this addition, he will have hand-picked 40 percent of the college, infusing it with conservative, tradition-minded prelates like himself and almost ensuring that a future pope will carry on the path he has set out for the church.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..The treasures of the Vatican. Museo Chiaramonti..This museum is named after Pope Pius VII (whose last name was Chiaramonti before his election as pope), who founded it in the early 19th century. The museum consists of a large arched gallery in which sides are exhibited several statues, sarcophaguses and friezes. The New Wing, Braccio Nuovo built by Raphael Stern, houses important statues like The Prima Porta Augustus, Doryphorus, and The River Nile. Galeria Lapidaria is another part of Chiaramonti museum, with more than 3,000 stone tablets and inscriptions, which is the world's greatest collection of its kind.
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  • This museum is named after Pope Pius VII (whose last name was Chiaramonti before his election as pope), who founded it in the early 19th century. The museum consists of a large arched gallery in which sides are exhibited several statues, sarcophaguses and friezes. The New Wing, Braccio Nuovo built by Raphael Stern, houses important statues like The Prima Porta Augustus, Doryphorus, and The River Nile. Galeria Lapidaria is another part of Chiaramonti museum, with more than 3,000 stone tablets and inscriptions, which is the world's greatest collection of its kind.
    Rome_023.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012.St. Peter's Square - Piazza San Pietro - Vatican..The open space which lies before the basilica was redesigned by Gian Lorenzo Bernini from 1656 to 1667, under the direction of Pope Alexander VII, as an appropriate forecourt, designed "so that the greatest number of people could see the Pope give his blessing, either from the middle of the façade of the church or from a window in the Vatican Palace".?Before the construction of the present basilica, the western part of the square was occupied by a large peristyle which gave access to the old building was built by Emperor Constantine.?In the origins, the square used to be the place where Nerone Circus and Gardens where located, and where many Christians, including Saint Peter, suffered from martyrdom.?In 1936 the architects M. Piacentini and A. Spaccarelli started the construction of via della Conciliazione in order to grant to the square a symmetric and monumental entrance; but this caused the destruction of the old Medieval village and of its typical narrow streets, a choice that aroused bitter controversy.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..Piazza della Repubblica and the Fountain of the Naiads..This square is located at the summit of the Viminal Hill, next to the Termini station. .The former name of the piazza, Piazza dell'Esedra, still common today, originates in the large exedra of the baths of Diocletian, which gives the piazza its shape. .The fountain in this square was originally the fountain of the Acqua Pia (connected to the aqua Marcia aqueduct), commissioned this site by Pope Pius IX in 1870. It originally showed four chalk lions replaced in 1901 with sculptures of Naiads..The naiads represented are the Nymph of the Lakes (recognisable by the swan she holds), the Nymph of the Rivers (stretched out on a monster of the rivers), the Nymph of the Oceans (riding a horse symbolising of the sea), and the Nymph of the Underground Waters (leaning over a mysterious dragon). In the centre is Rutelli's Glauco group, symbolizing the dominion of the man over natural force.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..Archbasilica of St. John Lateran.The Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope..It is the oldest and ranks first among the four Papal Basilicas or major basilicas of Rome. It claims the title of ecumenical mother church among Roman Catholics. The President of the French Republic, currently François Hollande, is ex officio the "first and only honorary canon" of the basilica, a title held by the heads of the French state since King Henry IV of France.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..Archbasilica of St. John Lateran.The Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope..It is the oldest and ranks first among the four Papal Basilicas or major basilicas of Rome. It claims the title of ecumenical mother church among Roman Catholics. The President of the French Republic, currently François Hollande, is ex officio the "first and only honorary canon" of the basilica, a title held by the heads of the French state since King Henry IV of France.
    Rome_228.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..Piazza della Repubblica and the Fountain of the Naiads..This square is located at the summit of the Viminal Hill, next to the Termini station. .The former name of the piazza, Piazza dell'Esedra, still common today, originates in the large exedra of the baths of Diocletian, which gives the piazza its shape. .The fountain in this square was originally the fountain of the Acqua Pia (connected to the aqua Marcia aqueduct), commissioned this site by Pope Pius IX in 1870. It originally showed four chalk lions replaced in 1901 with sculptures of Naiads..The naiads represented are the Nymph of the Lakes (recognisable by the swan she holds), the Nymph of the Rivers (stretched out on a monster of the rivers), the Nymph of the Oceans (riding a horse symbolising of the sea), and the Nymph of the Underground Waters (leaning over a mysterious dragon). In the centre is Rutelli's Glauco group, symbolizing the dominion of the man over natural force.
    Rome_226.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..Piazza di Spagna,the Spanish Steps and the church of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti.In the Piazza di Spagna at the base is the Early Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia ("Fountain of the Old Boat"), built in 1627-29 and often credited to Pietro Bernini, father of a more famous son, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. According to an unlikely legend, Pope Urban VIII had the fountain installed after he had been impressed by a boat brought here by a flood of the Tiber river..In the piazza, at the corner on the right as one begins to climb the steps, is the house where English poet John Keats lived and died in 1821. On the same right side stands the 15th century former cardinal Lorenzo Cybo de Mari's palace.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..Piazza di Spagna,the Spanish Steps and the church of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti.In the Piazza di Spagna at the base is the Early Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia ("Fountain of the Old Boat"), built in 1627-29 and often credited to Pietro Bernini, father of a more famous son, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. According to an unlikely legend, Pope Urban VIII had the fountain installed after he had been impressed by a boat brought here by a flood of the Tiber river..In the piazza, at the corner on the right as one begins to climb the steps, is the house where English poet John Keats lived and died in 1821. On the same right side stands the 15th century former cardinal Lorenzo Cybo de Mari's palace.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012. .The treasures of the Vatican. Gallery of Maps..It takes its name from the 40 maps frescoed on the walls, which represent the Italian regions and the papal properties at the time of Pope Gregory XIII (1572-1585). They were painted between 1580 and 1585 on drawings by Ignazio Danti, a famous geographer of the time. Considering the Apennines as a partition element, on one side the regions surrounded by the Ligure and Tyrrhenian Seas are represented; on the other, the regions surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. The map of the main city accompanies each regional map.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012. .The treasures of the Vatican. Gallery of Maps..It takes its name from the 40 maps frescoed on the walls, which represent the Italian regions and the papal properties at the time of Pope Gregory XIII (1572-1585). They were painted between 1580 and 1585 on drawings by Ignazio Danti, a famous geographer of the time. Considering the Apennines as a partition element, on one side the regions surrounded by the Ligure and Tyrrhenian Seas are represented; on the other, the regions surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. The map of the main city accompanies each regional map.
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  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
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  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.009.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.006.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.016.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.015.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.019.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.014.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.005.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.001.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..Piazza di Spagna,the Spanish Steps and the church of the Santissima Trinità dei Monti.In the Piazza di Spagna at the base is the Early Baroque fountain called Fontana della Barcaccia ("Fountain of the Old Boat"), built in 1627-29 and often credited to Pietro Bernini, father of a more famous son, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. According to an unlikely legend, Pope Urban VIII had the fountain installed after he had been impressed by a boat brought here by a flood of the Tiber river..In the piazza, at the corner on the right as one begins to climb the steps, is the house where English poet John Keats lived and died in 1821. On the same right side stands the 15th century former cardinal Lorenzo Cybo de Mari's palace.
    Rome_222.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012. .The treasures of the Vatican. Gallery of Maps..It takes its name from the 40 maps frescoed on the walls, which represent the Italian regions and the papal properties at the time of Pope Gregory XIII (1572-1585). They were painted between 1580 and 1585 on drawings by Ignazio Danti, a famous geographer of the time. Considering the Apennines as a partition element, on one side the regions surrounded by the Ligure and Tyrrhenian Seas are represented; on the other, the regions surrounded by the Adriatic Sea. The map of the main city accompanies each regional map.
    Rome_053.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.012.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.011.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.004.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.008.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.003.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.002.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.018.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.017.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.022.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.020.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.010.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.007.jpg
  • LYON, FRANCE - January 01: The " gospel rock" is coming in France. January 01,2011<br />
<br />
Transforming a chapel as a concert hall and renew the church, is the challenge created by the meeting of Benjamin and Thomas POUZIN with Father David GREA newly appointed to Lyon.<br />
Supported by Philippe Barbarin, Cardinal Primate of the Gauls and Lyon, they have been to Rome to offer two of their albums to the Pope.<br />
<br />
One of their aims: decomplex faith.<br />
<br />
Largely inspired by Hill Song Church in Sydney, which attracts 22,000 people, their lyrics speak of God and they go straight to the point.<br />
<br />
Originally founded in 2001 with their brother Aurelian, this band was a flying start with over 35,000 sales on their first album.<br />
"Christian music is a very small community in France," said Benjamin POUZIN. Ordinarily, 3000 sales, is a success, while all records sold in France, all styles, is hardly what sells in the U.S. in Christian music, 20% of their market. "<br />
<br />
"The aim is that people sing with us. We make a pop-rock music, a little bit like Coldplay, but our texts refer to God, "<br />
"Our success is proof that we need to renew some way to proclaim the faith.<br />
And it was something very expected by the Christians.<br />
Our audience has so many fervent Christians that people who practice just a little bit the religion. "<br />
<br />
"We are the first group of Pop Praise Made in World Youth Day," said Benjamin. During the WYD, we found lot of evangelical groups, for most Protestants, this movement being the most important for this style of music.<br />
This music has existed since the 60s in the U.S. but now it only happens here. We are the pioneers in Catholic circles to have "released" our electric guitars. At that time, in France,  it was without precedent."<br />
With four albums they have made over 100,000 sales and regularly give free concerts in Lyon Center, Rue de Conde.<br />
Their dream: rent the Halle Tony Garnier every week and fill it with free concerts.
    Pouzin brothers sing with God.021.jpg
  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..Piazza del Popolo is a large urban square in Rome. The name in modern Italian literally means "People's Square", but historically it derives from the poplars (populus in Latin, pioppo in Italian).The piazza lies inside the northern gate in the Aurelian Walls. Before the age of railroads, it was the traveller's first view of Rome upon arrival. For centuries, the Piazza del Popolo was a place for public executions, the last of which took place in 1826.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012. .The treasures of the Vatican. Exit: stairs double helix..The Vatican Museums spiral staircase is one of the most photographed in the world, and certainly one of the most beautiful. Named by mistake "The Bramante stairs", but designed by Giuseppe Momo in 1932, the broad steps are somewhere between a ramp and a staircase. The stairs are actually two separate helixes, one leading up and the other leading down, that twist together in a double helix formation.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012. .The treasures of the Vatican.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012. .The treasures of the Vatican.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012. .The treasures of the Vatican. .The rooms were painted in this chronological order: Room of the Segnatura, Room of Heliodorus, Room of the Fire in the Borgo and Room of Constantine. ?This description will follow the compulsory route sequence. The Room of Constantine was on the most part painted by Raphael's pupils after the master died suddenly on April 6th, 1520. Here, the ?Battle at Milvio Bridge? on the wall opposite the windows showing Constantine with the cross that foretold his victory over the pagan Maxentius.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..The treasures of the Vatican. Laocoon..The statue of Laocoon and His Sons (Italian: Gruppo del Laocoonte), also called the Laocoon Group, is a monumental sculpture in marble now in the Vatican Museums. The statue is attributed by the Roman author Pliny the Elder to three sculptors from the island of Rhodes: Agesander, Athenodoros and Polydorus. It shows the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons Antiphantes and Thymbraeus being strangled by sea serpents...The story of Laocoon had been the subject of a play by Sophocles. Laocoön was killed after attempting to expose the ruse of the Trojan Horse by striking it with a spear. The snakes were sent by Poseidon  and were interpreted by the Trojans as proof that the horse was a sacred object. The most famous account of these events is in Virgil's Aeneid.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..The treasures of the Vatican. Sfera Con Sfera. Pomodoro..Sphere Within Sphere is a bronze sculpture, by Italian sculptor, Arnaldo Pomodoro.?Versions of the sculpture can be seen in the Vatican Museums and the Palazzo della Farnesina in Rome, Trinity College Dublin, the United Nations Headquarters in New York, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington D.C.,  Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, the Columbus Museum of Art in Columbus, Ohio, the de Young Museum in San Francisco, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art in Tehran,the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, the Hakone Open-Air Museum of Japan, the University of California, Berkeley and the Tel aviv University in Israel.?Pomodoro designed a controversial fiberglass crucifix for the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The piece is topped with a fourteen foot in diameter crown of thorns which hovers over the figure of Christ.
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  • ROME, ITALY - JUNE 03: Illustration of Rome; Italy on June 03, 2012..The treasures of the Vatican. Entrance of Museums
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