Pope Francis has accepted the request of Pascalis Bruno Ciucur, bishop of the diocese of Bogor in Indonesia, who asked not to be named cardinal until October 7, 2024.
Vatican News
Indonesian Franciscan Bishop Pascalis Bruno Syukur, 62, who was consecrated by Pope Francis on November 21, 2013 after having been Provincial of the Congregation of Friars Minor in Indonesia from 2001 to 2009, was elected Cardinal in the next Consistory. made.
The director of the Vatican press office stated on Tuesday afternoon that Bishop Cicur had expressed his desire to continue his personal development “in the service of the Church and the people of God”, a choice echoed by Matteo Bruni , his successor. desire to deepen priestly life.
As a result, the number of cardinals who will receive the Pope’s red hat will be 20 instead of 21.
Biography of Bishop Syukur
Pascalis Bruno Ciucur was born on May 17, 1962 in Ranggu, Diocese of Ruteng on the island of Flores, Indonesia. After finishing primary school, he entered the Pius
He took his vows in the order of Friars Minor on January 22, 1989 and received priestly ordination on February 2, 1991.
Father Syukur has served in many pastoral and leadership roles. From 1991 to 1993 he served as a priest in the Monemani parish of Jayapura (West Papua). From 1993 to 1996 he obtained a Licentiate in Spirituality at the Antonianum in Rome.
After his studies, he became Master of Novices in Depok from 1996 to 2001, and between 1998 and 2001 he was also Patron of the Franciscan Community of Depok and member of the Provincial Committee.
From 2001 to 2009 he served as Provincial of the Congregation for Indonesia and in 2009 he was appointed Deacon General for Asia and Oceania in Rome.
On November 21, 2013, Pope Francis appointed him bishop of the diocese of Bogor.
