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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. Called an [[Archdiocese]] and often supervises a province that contains several [[diocese]]s.  <br>For example, the [[Roman Catholic Church | Catholic]] Bishop of [[San Francisco]] is called an '''"Archbishop"''' due to the size and significance of his jurisdiction and he supervises several [[Bishops]] who have their own [[dioceses]].

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. <br>For example, the [[Roman Catholic Church | Catholic]] Bishop of [[San Francisco]] is called an '''"Archbishop"''' due to the size and significance of his jurisdiction and he supervises a [[province]] of several [[bishops]] and [[dioceses]].

Some archbishops have jurisdiction over entire nations. This includes Jean-Claude Hollerich who is in command of the Archdiocese of Luxembourg.<ref>http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/luxe0.htm</ref>

Some archbishops have jurisdiction over entire nations. This includes Jean-Claude Hollerich who is in command of the Archdiocese of Luxembourg.<ref>http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/luxe0.htm</ref>