Pope Francis to appoint 19 new cardinals

Pope Francis

The head of the Catholic church, Pope Francis is to appoint 19 new cardinals next month, including churchmen from Haiti and Burkina Faso, reflecting his commitment to the poor, reports BBC.
Cardinals also known as the princes of the church, wear red hats and robes. They are the most senior clergymen in the Roman Catholic church below the Pope. The new cardinals will be formally instated at a ceremony, known as consistory on February 22, 2014.