Hyderabad Archbishop Anthony Poola first Dalit to be elevated as Cardinal
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Archbishop of Hyderabad Anthony Poola, who has been named by Pope Francis as one among the new Cardinals of the Catholic Church, is not only the first Telugu person but also a first Dalit to be elevated to the rank. Anthony Poola's appointment as Cardinal marks the entry of a Dalit Christian into the College of Cardinals, which elect the Pope.