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Cardinal Tobin appointed to youth synod, USCCB confirms
Washington D.C., Aug 25, 2018 / 09:10 am (
CNA).- The U.S. bishops’ conference has confirmed that Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark has been appointed by Pope Francis to participate in October’s 25th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which will meet to discuss young people, the faith, and vocational discernment. . . .
. . . After the USCCB posted that press release to its web site, Tobin’s name was added to it, a USCCB spokesperson confirmed.
As of August 25, the cardinal’s name is listed among those who were elected by the bishops’ conference. However, a USCCB spokesperson told CNA that Tobin was, in fact, “named a delegate by Pope Francis after the Pope accepted the delegates elected by the USCCB.” . . .
. . . The synod will take place October 3-28, 2018.
