File photo - March 24 , 2006 : Father Albert Vanhoye of France (R) is elevated to cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI during a ceremony at the Vatican . Pope Benedict installed his first group of new cardinals on Friday, elevating a familiar face and some surprising choices to the exclusive Roman Catholic club that advises him and will one day elect his successor . - French cardinal Albert Vanhoye died Thursday, July 29, at the age of 98. Highly regarded by Pope Benedict XVI, the oldest of the cardinals was considered one of the greatest specialists in the exegesis of the Letter to the Hebrews. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM