An '''archbishop''' or '''metropolitan''' bishop is a [[bishop]] whose religious jurisdiction extends over a geographical area that is larger or contains a larger population<ref>http://www.ewtn.com/vexperts/showmessage.asp?number=576555</ref><ref>http://catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-diocese-and-an-archdiocese-what-about-a-bishop-and-an-archbishop</ref> than that of most bishops. For example, the [[Catholic]] bishop of [[San Francisco]] is called an "archbishop" due to the size and significance of his jurisdiction. | An '''archbishop''' or '''metropolitan''' bishop is a [[bishop]] whose religious jurisdiction extends over a geographical area that is larger or contains a larger population<ref>http://www.ewtn.com/vexperts/showmessage.asp?number=576555</ref><ref>http://catholicstraightanswers.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-diocese-and-an-archdiocese-what-about-a-bishop-and-an-archbishop</ref> than that of most bishops. For example, the [[Catholic]] bishop of [[San Francisco]] is called an "archbishop" due to the size and significance of his jurisdiction. |