Photos: Pope Francis celebrates Mass with new cardinals

Pope Francis celebrates Mass with new cardinals (Rear L in purple) as other Cardinals attend (R) on November 29, 2020 at St. Peter's basilica in The Vatican. Pope Francis created 13 new cardinals on November 28, including the first African-American, putting his personal stamp on the body that will one day choose his successor.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass the day after he raised 13 new cardinals to the highest rank in the Catholic hierarchy, at St. Peter’s Basilica, on Sunday.

Pope Francis celebrates Mass with new cardinals on November 29, 2020 at St. Peter's basilica in The Vatican.

Cardinals listen as Pope Francis celebrates Mass the day after he raised 13 new cardinals to the highest rank in the Catholic hierarchy, at St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis arrives to celebrate Mass the day after he raised 13 new cardinals to the highest rank in the Catholic hierarchy, at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Cardinals listen as Pope Francis celebrates Mass the day after he raised 13 new cardinals to the highest rank in the Catholic hierarchy, at St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican

Pope Francis celebrates Mass the day after he raised 13 new cardinals to the highest rank in the Catholic hierarchy, at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Cardinals listen as Pope Francis celebrates Mass the day after he raised 13 new cardinals to the highest rank in the Catholic hierarchy, at St. Peter’s Basilica.