On Wednesday, October 24, 2012, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI named our own Archbishop John Onaiyekan a Cardinal. In the Christian hierarchy, next only to the Pontiff himself, a Cardinal is the highest-ranking official in the Catholic leadership structure.
There had been much speculation about it for some time now; and, for those who knew, it was not totally unexpected; and by the common consent of all those who commented, it was an elevation that was well-deserved. When he was informed about it, he only said it came as a delightful surprise; but, as is characteristic of him, he gave all the credit to God. Just as it should be.
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