22 American cardinals are appointed in a ceremony at Rome . American Archbishop pope is among those elevated . The cardinals ' main role is to advise the pope and pick his successor . `` A variety of faces '' in the College of Cardinals represents an inclusive church , James M. Harvey says .
Six non-European cardinals are appointed in a ceremony at St. Peter 's Basilica . American Archbishop James M. Harvey is among those elevated . The cardinals ' main role is to advise the pope and pick his successor . `` A variety of faces '' in the College of Cardinals represents an inclusive church , pope says .