Will Archbishop Perez Become a Cardinal?

Pérez joins a select group
Pérez will become just the 10th archbishop to lead the church in Philadelphia since it was elevated to the rank of an archdiocese in 1875. Traditionally, the leader of the Philadelphia archdiocese has been named a cardinal, the second-highest clerical rank in the church, behind pontiff.

Can an archbishop be a cardinal?

Cardinals are drawn from a variety of backgrounds, being appointed as cardinals in addition to their existing roles within the Church. Most cardinals are current or retired bishops or archbishops leading dioceses around the world - often the most prominent diocese in their country.

Where did Bishop Perez go?

On July 11, 2017, Pope Francis appointed him Bishop of Cleveland. He was installed as the 11th Bishop of Cleveland on September 5, 2017.

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