"The new cardinals highlighted the Pontiff come from different parts of the world. Such array aptly reflects the universal character of the Church, with the multiplicity of its ministries: alongside bishops who are well deserving for the way they have served the Holy See, there are pastors who spend their energies in direct contact with the congregation". Then a nearly confidential revelation: "There would be more people, that I have at heart, who, for their devotion at the service of the Church, would well deserve to be raised to the cardinal’s ranks. I hope in future I will have an opportunity to show, this way, my esteem and affection to them and to the countries they come from". "Let’s entrust the new elected ones to the protection of the Most Holy Virgin prayed the Pope , asking her to assist them in their tasks, so that they will bravely bear witness in any circumstance to their love for Christ and for the Church".
