Vatican News Mgr George Koovakad: First Papal visit organizer in active service named Cardinal On October 6, after the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis declared Fr. George Koovakad, 51, a cardinal. He is the first active papal visit organizer to hold the rank.
U.S. Bishops Join Japanese Counterparts for Pilgrimage of Peace Marking 80 Years Since Hiroshima, Nagasaki Bombings