Pope Benedict installed 24 new Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world Saturday in his latest batch of agreements that could include his successor as head of the church of 1.2 billion members.
Like their national delegations applauded the men were brought to their new position as senior advisers to the Pope at a solemn ceremony in St. Peter is known as a consistory.
Each of the 24 men swore allegiance to him, future popes and the church, even if it means giving life.
Twenty of the new cardinals are under 80 and therefore eligible under the rules of the church to participate in the conclave to choose a successor after the death or resignation of the current pope.
The new cardinals are Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington DC, which, as a parent figure in the American capital is likely to play a leading role in the U.S. Church's response 'to sexual abuse scandal.
Bishops should take more responsibility for preventing child sexual abuse of priests and said it was preparing new guidelines for bishops how to handle sexual abuse, including cooperation with local authorities.
The German Pope has been named as 50 121 voters, who can choose his successor from among their ranks, raising the possibility that the next Pope Benedict XVI is going to be cautious in their image.
His sermon, before playing for each new cardinal with Red Hat for their office, which is known as Berretta, Benedict XVI said to them, their role was "not to be served but to serve," and urged them to map the "logic of power.
" He told the cardinals, the Pope's closest advisers to the Vatican and around the world that "the Church, no owner," but all are called to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Popes usually dominated by life, but Frank, 83, did not rule out the possibility of resigning for health reasons. The last time the Pope had resigned voluntarily, thirteenth century.
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