However, Fr Paul Thelakat, former spokesperson of the Syro-Malabar Church, told TNIE: “First of all, it is the choice of the Pope. Pope Francis opted to promote his man in charge of organising ...

Pope Francis elevated Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad to Cardinal, marking a historic first for India. Prime Minister Modi celebrated the appointment, praising Koovakad's service to humanity.

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad's elevation as a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis is a matter of great joy and pride ...

NEW DELHI – Archbishop George Jacob Koovakad, a distinguished Indian priest and Vatican diplomat, was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis in a solemn ceremony held at Vatican City.

Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad being elevated as a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis is a matter of great joy and pride for India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ...