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Pope Francis names Archbishop of Toronto one of 21 new cardinals

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Pope Francis gives a blessing at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of the First Peoples on July 25, 2022 in Edmonton, Canada (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images).
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Pope Francis has named the Archbishop of Toronto as one of 21 new cardinals.

53-year-old Archbishop Francis Leo has served as Archbishop of Toronto since March 2023, and he is the lone new cardinal from North America.

Leo issued a statement saying he is humbled and honoured to receive the appointment and will continue in his primary role in Toronto.

The new cardinals will get their red hats at a ceremony, known as a consistory, on December 8th.

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