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Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis; PM Modi hails it 'a matter of great pride'

IndiaTimes Sunday, 8 December 2024 ()
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 51-year-old priest from Kerala joined 20 other new cardinals in a ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica, bringing the total number of Indian cardinals to six.
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