Joseph Tobin
Pope Francis, the ultimate headhunter
By David Gibson — November 17, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Many of the 17 churchmen the pontiff will honor with a red hat on Saturday were as stunned as everyone else that they were chosen. That’s because Francis is his own executive search firm.
New Jersey meets its new, and first, Catholic cardinal
By David Gibson — November 7, 2016
NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) Cardinal-designate Joseph Tobin spoke of the shocking and 'gut-wrenching' transfer from Indianapolis -- but also showed the new kind of pastor he will be.
Pope Francis gives N.J. its first cardinal – and ups the ante on church reform
By David Gibson — November 7, 2016
(RNS) By moving Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph Tobin to Newark the pontiff ignored protocol – and showed he’s serious about changing how the Catholic Church operates.
Pope Francis’ cardinal choices bring surprises, especially for the US church
By David Gibson — October 10, 2016
(RNS) In giving red hats to U.S. churchmen for the first time, the pontiff passed over prelates favored by culture warriors of the right and chose more pastoral bishops. That's a big change.
Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals, including 3 Americans
By David Gibson — October 9, 2016
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) Thirteen are under 80 years old and eligible to enter a conclave to choose his successor -- or become the next pope.
Archbishop who oversaw nuns probe transferred to Indianapolis
By Alessandro Speciale — October 18, 2012
VATICAN CITY (RNS) An American prelate who played a key role in trying to bridge the gap between Rome and U.S. nuns was transferred to Indianapolis only two years after taking up his Vatican post. By Alessandro Speciale.
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