VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Saturday presided over a ceremony to create 21 new cardinals, including key figures at the Vatican and in the field who will help implement his reforms and cement his legacy as he enters a crucial new phase in running the Catholic Church.
KEEPING AN EYE Pope Francis presides over a consistory, where 21 new cardinals were created, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. AP PHOTO