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A '''cardinal''' in the [[Catholic Church]] is the highest rank of a [[priest]] other than the [[pope]].

A '''cardinal''' in the [[Catholic Church]] is the highest rank of a [[priest]] other than the [[pope]].

Periodically the [[pope]] elevates select [[priests]] to the title of '''cardinal''' by appointing them to membership in the College of Cardinals.  Members of the College of Cardinals who are under 80 years old may participate in the conclave that elects a new pope.<ref>[http://www.catholic-pages.com/pope/election.asp Pope]</ref>

Periodically the [[pope]] elevates select priests to the title of '''cardinal''' by appointing them to membership in the College of Cardinals.  Members of the College of Cardinals who are under 80 years old may participate in the conclave that elects a new pope.<ref>[http://www.catholic-pages.com/pope/election.asp Pope]</ref>

== See also ==

== See also ==