Pope John XXIII elevated Bishop Laurian Rugambwa of Tanganyika (modern-day Tanzania) to the College of Cardinals, making him the first Black cardinal in the modern era of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinal Rugambwa’s appointment was a historic milestone in the Church’s global outreach and representation, signaling a shift toward greater inclusivity and recognition of African leadership in the Catholic hierarchy.
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