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| Vincent Nichols becomes a cardinal in Rome ceremony | Vincent Nichols becomes a cardinal in Rome ceremony |
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| The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has become a cardinal at a ceremony in Rome. | The leader of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has become a cardinal at a ceremony in Rome. |
| Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols was created a cardinal by Pope Francis in the first such appointments of his papacy. | |
| Cardinals, who wear red hats and robes, are the most senior clergymen in the Roman Catholic Church below the Pope. | Cardinals, who wear red hats and robes, are the most senior clergymen in the Roman Catholic Church below the Pope. |
| The former Pope Benedict XVI attended the ceremony at St Peter's Basilica, greeting his successor with an embrace. | The former Pope Benedict XVI attended the ceremony at St Peter's Basilica, greeting his successor with an embrace. |
| It was the first time the pair had appeared together at a liturgical ceremony since Pope Benedict resigned a year ago. | |
| Cardinal Nichols is one of 19 new cardinals and will be eligible to elect future popes, until he reaches the age of 80. | Cardinal Nichols is one of 19 new cardinals and will be eligible to elect future popes, until he reaches the age of 80. |
| During the ceremony, known as a consistory, the 68-year-old knelt before the Pope and had a scarlet biretta placed on his head. He also received a ring and was embraced by the Pope. | During the ceremony, known as a consistory, the 68-year-old knelt before the Pope and had a scarlet biretta placed on his head. He also received a ring and was embraced by the Pope. |
| The reason the biretta is red is to symbolise each wearer's willingness to give their lives for the Catholic faith. | The reason the biretta is red is to symbolise each wearer's willingness to give their lives for the Catholic faith. |
| Cardinal Nichols also promised fidelity to the Pope during the ceremony. | Cardinal Nichols also promised fidelity to the Pope during the ceremony. |
| Pope Francis prayed for "peace and reconciliation for peoples currently experiencing violence and war". | |
| 'Great joy' | 'Great joy' |
| Delivering Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme ahead of the ceremony, Cardinal Nichols said: "When I first heard the news of the appointment, I was filled with trepidation. | Delivering Thought for the Day on BBC Radio 4's Today programme ahead of the ceremony, Cardinal Nichols said: "When I first heard the news of the appointment, I was filled with trepidation. |
| "But since then, I have been so heartened by the encouragement and support I have been offered." | "But since then, I have been so heartened by the encouragement and support I have been offered." |
| He noted that relatively few of the new cardinals were from European countries, adding that the Pope was "broadening the perspectives of those who advise him". | He noted that relatively few of the new cardinals were from European countries, adding that the Pope was "broadening the perspectives of those who advise him". |
| Cardinal Nichols said the new cardinals would "assist Pope Francis in his ministry to the worldwide Catholic church". | Cardinal Nichols said the new cardinals would "assist Pope Francis in his ministry to the worldwide Catholic church". |
| Speaking from Rome, he said: "Those who wear these robes are proclaiming their readiness to be faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ even to the shedding of their blood. Today, then, has a more sombre side. | Speaking from Rome, he said: "Those who wear these robes are proclaiming their readiness to be faithful to our Lord Jesus Christ even to the shedding of their blood. Today, then, has a more sombre side. |
| "But it remains a moment of great joy and enjoy it to the full I will." | "But it remains a moment of great joy and enjoy it to the full I will." |
| Following the ceremony, there are typically various receptions held in the Vatican. | Following the ceremony, there are typically various receptions held in the Vatican. |
| They are often held on the first floor of the Apostolic Palace, but they have also been held in the Audience Hall and Vatican Museum. | They are often held on the first floor of the Apostolic Palace, but they have also been held in the Audience Hall and Vatican Museum. |
| The Pope and the 19 new cardinals - who come from 15 different countries, including South Korea, Ivory Coast and Burkino Faso - will celebrate Mass in St Peter's Basilica on Sunday. | The Pope and the 19 new cardinals - who come from 15 different countries, including South Korea, Ivory Coast and Burkino Faso - will celebrate Mass in St Peter's Basilica on Sunday. |
| Cardinal Nichols is the 11th Archbishop of Westminster to receive the honour of becoming a cardinal. | Cardinal Nichols is the 11th Archbishop of Westminster to receive the honour of becoming a cardinal. |
| The archbishop, who was born in Liverpool, has recently been critical of the government's benefit changes. | The archbishop, who was born in Liverpool, has recently been critical of the government's benefit changes. |
| Earlier this month, he called the coalition's welfare reforms a "disgrace" that had left vulnerable people facing "hunger and destitution". | Earlier this month, he called the coalition's welfare reforms a "disgrace" that had left vulnerable people facing "hunger and destitution". |
| Cardinal Nichols has said his new role will enable him to "on behalf of all, to serve the pope in a direct and prolonged way". |