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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Tory Shepherd

Melbourne bishop’s appointment to College of Cardinals seen as gesture of support for Ukraine

Bishop Mikola Bychok of the Eparchy of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne has been named a cardinal of the Catholic church
Bishop Mikola Bychok of the Eparchy of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne has been named as one of 21 new cardinals in the Catholic church. Photograph: Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church

At just 44, Ukraine-born Melbourne bishop Mikola Bychok has ascended to one of the most powerful positions in the Catholic church, where he will have a say in who becomes the next pope.

Pope Francis named him as one of 21 new cardinals, making him the only Australian resident who will don the signature red vestments, and the youngest cardinal overall.

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