Pope Francis will today elevate 21 clergymen from all corners of the world to the rank of cardinal — most of whom may one day cast ballots to elect his successor. The choice of the new “Princes of the Church”, who include diplomats, close advisers and administrators, is closely watched as an indication of the future direction of the Catholic Church, reports AFP. One of them could also one day become the successor to 86-year-old Francis, who has left the door open to resigning — although he says he is…
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