Pope Francis has announced the appointment of 21 new Cardinals, three of whom serve in Africa. The clergymen will receive their cardinal's red three-cornered biretta hats from the Pope during a consistory in September. The new cardinals come from countries including South Africa, Tanzania, and South Sudan, reflecting the universality of the Church. Cardinals serve as advisers to the Pope on various matters, including the Church's finances and the election of the next pontiff. This latest batch of appointments brings the number of cardinals eligible to elect the next Pope to 137.

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