Last Sunday, at the conclusion of the Angelus, the Holy Father announced that on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a consistory will take place at the Vatican where new cardinals will be appointed. Among them is Archbishop of Belgrade Ladislav Nemet, the first cardinal in the history of the Catholic Church in Serbia. The Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to Serbia extended its congratulations to H.E. Archbishop Nemet through a message from H.E. Ambassador Francesco M. Amoruso.

“Your Most Reverend Excellency,

It is with great joy that I received the announcement from His Holiness regarding your elevation to the rank of cardinal at the upcoming Consistory on December 8, 2024.

On behalf of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and personally, I wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations for this honor, a testament to the trust and esteem the Holy Father has placed in you and your ministry. I am confident that, as a new Cardinal, you will continue to serve with the same spirit of dedication and love that you have always shown toward the Church and the faithful.

Please accept my warmest wishes and be assured of my spiritual closeness and prayers for you in this important new role.

With deep respect and devoted regards,

Francesco Maria Amoruso
Ambassador”