Indianapolis Archbishop To Become Archdiocese’s 1st Cardinal

By Associated Press
Monsignor Joseph William Tobin, Archbishop of Indianapolis, Indiana
In this picture taken Saturday, June 29, 2013, Monsignor Joseph William Tobin, Archbishop of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, is greeted by Pope Francis after receiving the Pallium, a woolen shawl symbolizing his bond to the pope, during a mass in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican. Monsignor Tobin was among the 17 new cardinals named by Pope Francis, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. Gregorio Borgia/AP
In this picture taken Saturday, June 29, 2013, Monsignor Joseph William Tobin, Archbishop of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, is greeted by Pope Francis after receiving the Pallium, a woolen shawl symbolizing his bond to the pope, during a mass in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican. Monsignor Tobin was among the 17 new cardinals named by Pope Francis, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. Gregorio Borgia/AP
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Monsignor Joseph William Tobin, Archbishop of Indianapolis, Indiana
In this picture taken Saturday, June 29, 2013, Monsignor Joseph William Tobin, Archbishop of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, is greeted by Pope Francis after receiving the Pallium, a woolen shawl symbolizing his bond to the pope, during a mass in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican. Monsignor Tobin was among the 17 new cardinals named by Pope Francis, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. Gregorio Borgia/AP
In this picture taken Saturday, June 29, 2013, Monsignor Joseph William Tobin, Archbishop of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, is greeted by Pope Francis after receiving the Pallium, a woolen shawl symbolizing his bond to the pope, during a mass in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican. Monsignor Tobin was among the 17 new cardinals named by Pope Francis, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. Gregorio Borgia/AP
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Indianapolis Archbishop To Become Archdiocese’s 1st Cardinal

By Associated Press
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Archbishop Joseph Tobin says he’s still getting used to the idea that he will be the first sitting cardinal in the archdiocese’s history.

Karen and I congratulate Indy’s own Archibishop @JoeTobin on being named cardinal by @Pontifex

— Governor Mike Pence (@GovPenceIN) October 9, 2016

Tobin gave a news conference Monday morning, a day after Pope Francis named him one of 17 new cardinals who will be elevated Nov. 19. Tobin told reporters his initial reaction was “one of shock and a bit of embarrassment.” He says he’s “not quite over it yet.”

Tobin’s promotion is significant because experts say it reflects Francis’ concern for refugees. Tobin openly opposed the position of Indiana Gov. Michael Pence against the settling of Syrian refugees in the state.

Last week a federal appeals court upheld a lower court ruling blocking Pence from keeping state agencies from helping Syrian refugees resettle in the state.