File photo - March 24 , 2006 : Newly appointed cardinal Albert Vanhoye of France is pictured during the traditionnal courtesy visit,in Vatican, at the consistory. Fifteen new cardinals, including 12 who are likely to elect his successor, are elevated to the status of cardinal. - 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 Giancarlo Giuliani/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM