Pope assigns new cardinals to Vatican congregations, councils

Published: 2003-11-24

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Highlighting the role cardinals play in assisting the pope to govern the church, Pope John Paul II has given the newest group of cardinals their assignments as members of Vatican congregations and councils. The pope created 30 new cardinals in late October; their Vatican assignments, which they are expected to fulfill in addition to their primary ministries and offices, were announced Nov. 24. Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia was named a member of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, a position he already had in his former position as archbishop of St. Louis. He also was named a member of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Holy See, a Vatican office that oversees investments and properties.

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