Pope Francis presents the new cardinals with their traditional red cap and robes . He was not present for the ceremony , but will be presented with his biretta in the coming days . Pope Emeritus Benedict is present for the ceremony in St. Peter 's Basilica . The new cardinals come from around the world , and most are under age 80 . Francis has advised them to follow ` ` the way of grace and of humility '' in their new roles .
Pope Francis presents the new cardinals with their traditional red cap and robes . Pope Emeritus Benedict is present for the ceremony in St. Peter 's Basilica . The new cardinals come from around the world , and most are under age 80 . Francis has advised them to follow ` ` the way of grace and of humility '' in their new roles .