López Trujillo was named Cardinal by John Paul II in the consistory of 2 February 1983, becoming the youngest cardinal until 1991 and promoted to the order of Cardinal Bishops on 17 November 2001.
López Trujillo was named Cardinal by John Paul II in the consistory of 2 February 1983. López Trujillo was becoming the youngest cardinal until 1991. López Trujillo was promoted to the order of Cardinal Bishops on 17 November 2001.