The attack in central Egypt today killed at least 26 people, including children aged 2 to 4, and wounded 25 others.

I am praying that Pope Francis’ words have a lasting impact on the president.

Francis has also overturned the tradition of choosing bishops who are in charge of prestigious dioceses or Vatican departments as cardinals.

Cardinal-designate Louis-Marie Ling Mangkhanekhoun, who will become the first cardinal from Laos, is an ethnic Khmu, a hill tribe from northern Laos and southern China.

Although past archbishops from Barcelona have been named cardinals, Archbishop Omella said he was still surprised by the announcement.