What Does Seeing a Cardinal Mean? For many bird lovers, the sight of a cardinal holds special meaning, sometimes evoking emotional or spiritual feelings. They say the vibrant red bird is an uplifting, ...

Among the newly named 21 cardinals announced by Pope Francis on Oct. 6, the youngest is 44 years old and the oldest is 99. The surprise consistory, which will be held on Dec. 8, will, in many respects ...