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Hello folks. This is some news from 2016, where Pope Francis names the first Cardinal from Bangladesh. As a Christian brown man, it is always good to see people from all countries getting into the Christian faith. 
Article Summary (<20% for fair usage reasons):
In the article published on October 11, 2016 by Kamran Reza Chowdhury in Benar News, Archbishop Patrick D’Rozario of Bangladesh, who was named as a new cardinal by Pope Francis in October 2016, expressed his belief that his nomination would enhance inter-faith harmony in the predominantly Muslim country where he has served for over four decades. With this appointment, D’Rozario becomes the first Catholic cardinal in Bangladesh and the second highest-ranking position in the Catholic Church next to the pontiff. He will be allowed to participate in the College of Electors that will pick the pope’s future successor since he is under 80 years old.
D’Rozario, who heads the church in Bangladesh with a Christian population of around 550,000, or less than 0.5 percent of the total population, acknowledged the contributions made by Catholics and Christians to Bangladesh's development, particularly in setting up schools, hospitals, and other service-oriented entities for all faiths. He emphasized the importance of teaching mutual respect, human values, and tolerance in education, as opposed to the militancy and extremism that has been on the rise in the country. The archbishop also expressed his hope that his nomination would help him maintain strong communication with government leaders to promote religious harmony. The news of D’Rozario’s elevation to cardinal was met with joy and gratitude from the Christian community in Bangladesh, who felt recognized and appreciated by the Vatican.
Archbishop Patrick D’Rozario in 2016
Article Summary (<20% for fair usage reasons):
In the article published on October 11, 2016 by Kamran Reza Chowdhury in Benar News, Archbishop Patrick D’Rozario of Bangladesh, who was named as a new cardinal by Pope Francis in October 2016, expressed his belief that his nomination would enhance inter-faith harmony in the predominantly Muslim country where he has served for over four decades. With this appointment, D’Rozario becomes the first Catholic cardinal in Bangladesh and the second highest-ranking position in the Catholic Church next to the pontiff. He will be allowed to participate in the College of Electors that will pick the pope’s future successor since he is under 80 years old.
D’Rozario, who heads the church in Bangladesh with a Christian population of around 550,000, or less than 0.5 percent of the total population, acknowledged the contributions made by Catholics and Christians to Bangladesh's development, particularly in setting up schools, hospitals, and other service-oriented entities for all faiths. He emphasized the importance of teaching mutual respect, human values, and tolerance in education, as opposed to the militancy and extremism that has been on the rise in the country. The archbishop also expressed his hope that his nomination would help him maintain strong communication with government leaders to promote religious harmony. The news of D’Rozario’s elevation to cardinal was met with joy and gratitude from the Christian community in Bangladesh, who felt recognized and appreciated by the Vatican.
Archbishop Patrick D’Rozario in 2016
