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Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph Tobin named cardinal by Pope Francis

Indianapolis Business Journal
October 9, 2016

http://www.ibj.com/articles/60752-indianapolis-archbishop-joseph-tobin-named-cardinal-by-pope-francis

Pope Francis looked to the American Midwest when picking his first U.S. cardinals.

The Vatican announced Sunday that Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph Tobin and Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich will become cardinals in a Rome ceremony Nov. 19.

Francis also picked Bishop Kevin Farrell for the honor. Farrell has led the Diocese of Dallas, but is leaving for a prominent Vatican post.

The three men are moderates who follow Francis' emphasis on mercy over rules.

Tobin drew national attention this year for rejecting a request from Indiana Gov. Mike Pence for the church to stop settling Syrian refugees in the state.

Pence is the Republican nominee for vice president and running mate of Donald Trump, who has proposed deporting illegal immigrants and banning entry of Muslims from other countries.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett issued a statement Sunday congratulating Tobin.

"Our city has been blessed by both his spiritual and civic leadership, and I look forward to working with Cardinal Tobin and the Catholic Church as we seek to end poverty and inequality here in Indianapolis,” Hogsett said.




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