"Pope Francis Bolsters Catholic Church Reform with 21 New Cardinals"

Pope Francis has appointed 21 new cardinals, including an American, to help reform the Catholic Church. The appointments come ahead of a meeting where the Pope will discuss controversial issues such as LGBTQ+ followers, women's roles in the church, and celibacy. The new cardinals hail from various countries, emphasizing diversity. However, the appointment of Victor Manuel Fernandez, the new head of the Vatican's doctrine office, has sparked controversy due to his handling of a sexual abuse case. The new cardinals took an oath to obey the Pope and serve the church, and many of them will be voting members in upcoming synods to discuss important church matters.