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2016 Consistory and closing Mass of the Jubilee Year of Mercy

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New U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, prefect of the new Vatican office for laity, family and life, greets guests after a consistory celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Nov. 19. Cardinal Farrell was among 17 new cardinals created by Pope Francis.

Photo: CNS photo / Paul Haring