In a heartfelt message following the announcement of his appointment as Cardinal, Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi, S.V.D., of Tokyo expressed his deep humility and surprise at the news, calling on the faithful for their continued prayers.
Pope Francis has announced a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals, including four prominent leaders from the Asian Church, each embodying the rich diversity and dynamic contributions of the Church in Asia.