O'Malley A Cardinal

[Bella the Ball 360]

Shawn O'Malley has been elevated to cardinal of Boston. I have a question how will his life change other than he will get more ornate clothes and a killer ring?? The news stations are really running with this in Boston and as a Protestant I do not see what the big deal is.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Pretty big deal.

Don't know what to compare to though for it to make sense for you. the only things I can think of are pretty minor in comparison so I won't post b/c I don't want to get blasted for them.

But it is a big deal.

 

[Tigger_Magic]

Reading this may provide some insight for you: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardinal_(Catholicism)

 

[sodaseller]

Essentially he is a prince of the Church, there to consult. In earlier centuries it was designation of immense political power, above an archbishop, maybe even above a rook! Most significantly, so long as he is under 80, he votes in the next conclave. Inside joke - incardiation is not another level of ordination when he gets his zucchetto- it is strictly a manmade (papal) designation. Hence the Vatican humor that only the Pope and God can create ex nihilo. Though His Eminence (soon) O'Mllaey is well-deserving, this is also a signal from the Vatican as to his favor given te problems he faces, and it would have been an insult not to given his office. The Archbishop of Boston is almost most always incardinated It gives him credibility in dealing withoutsiders