From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette-
Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C., well known as the former bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, has been selected by Pope Benedict XVI to join the College of Cardinals.
Cardinal-designate Wuerl, 69, will serve as an adviser to the pope and will be eligible to vote in any papal election until his 80th birthday.
It has been expected for years that Archbishop Wuerl would eventually be elevated to cardinal. But for his supporters, the Wednesday announcement was no less thrilling.
"As much as people would speculate, this is a shock to know that it actually did happen," said Bishop David Zubik, who spoke with Cardinal-designate Wuerl early Wednesday morning and will travel to Rome for the Nov. 20 consistory to formally elevate the new cardinals.
"This truly is an honor for the Archdiocese of Washington, the church in the nation's capital, and for all of the clergy, religious and parishioners of this local church who every day live out their faith in commitment and deep love for Christ," Cardinal-designate Wuerl said on Wednesday. "I am humbled by our Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI's trust in me as shepherd of this flock and pledge to him my renewed fidelity, affection and loyalty."
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