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At the end of the January 4th Angelus prayer, Pope Francis read a list of new cardinals. At that moment, Bishop José Luis Lacunza became a future cardinal.
That's when most of the world learned about his appointment. But the first cardinal from Panama found out in a less traditional way.
CARD. JOSÉ LUIS LACUNZA
Bishop of David (Panama)
"My oldest sister sent me a Whatsapp message from Spain. I received it at 6:30 when I was at breakfast. She sent me three messages. 'Hey, do you have something to tell us?'; the second message read, 'The Pope has made new appointments'; The third message read, 'How would it affect you? Call me when you can.' I thought, 'My sister has gone crazy. What has gotten into her...'"
A friend of the Lacunza's sister saw the Angelus on television and let her know. The responsibility to inform the new cardinal then fell to her.
Panama Cardinal I learned about my appointment by a Whatsapp message
That's pretty funny.
That's when most of the world learned about his appointment. But the first cardinal from Panama found out in a less traditional way.
CARD. JOSÉ LUIS LACUNZA
Bishop of David (Panama)
"My oldest sister sent me a Whatsapp message from Spain. I received it at 6:30 when I was at breakfast. She sent me three messages. 'Hey, do you have something to tell us?'; the second message read, 'The Pope has made new appointments'; The third message read, 'How would it affect you? Call me when you can.' I thought, 'My sister has gone crazy. What has gotten into her...'"
A friend of the Lacunza's sister saw the Angelus on television and let her know. The responsibility to inform the new cardinal then fell to her.
Panama Cardinal I learned about my appointment by a Whatsapp message
That's pretty funny.