George Koovakad
Indian Cardinal of Catholic Church
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George Jacob Koovakad is an Indian cardinal of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church who is prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. Since 2020 he has worked in the offices of the Holy See's Secretariat of State in the Journeys Office, which is responsible for organizing Pope Francis' overseas trips, and he has headed that office since 2021. From 2006 to 2020, he fulfilled assignments in several countries while working in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.
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Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis; PM Modi hails it 'a matter of great pride'Pope Francis elevated Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad to Cardinal, marking a historic first for India. Prime Minister Modi celebrated the appointment, praising Koovakad's service to humanity. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pope Francis elevates Indian priest Koovakad as cardinalIn a historic event, 51-year-old Keralite priest George Jacob Koovakad became the first priest from India to be directly elevated to cardinal by Pope Francis. The ceremony, held at St. Peter's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
PMO lauds Archbishop Koovakad’s elevation as cardinal: ‘Immense pride for India’Archbishop George Koovakad of India was elevated to Cardinal by Pope Francis in a Vatican City ceremony. The Indian government sent a delegation to witness the historic event. Koovakad, 51, joins 20..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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