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| − | A '''cardinal''' in the [[Catholic Church]] is the highest rank of | + | [[Image:Cardinal.jpg|right|thumb|Francis '''Cardinal''' George]] |
| + | A '''cardinal''' in the [[Catholic Church]] is the highest rank of an ordained clergyman other than the [[pope]]. | ||
| − | Periodically the | + | Periodically, the pope elevates bishops of his choosing to the position of '''cardinal''' by appointing them to membership in the "College of Cardinals." The primary responsibility of members of the College of Cardinals is to gather together in Rome to elect a new pope upon the death of the previous one. Between such elections, individual cardinals may be assigned to leading administrative positions in the [[Vatican]], and larger groups of cardinals are occasionally called into special session to advise the pope. |
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| + | Only those 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 == | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:54, May 10, 2025
A cardinal in the Catholic Church is the highest rank of an ordained clergyman other than the pope.
Periodically, the pope elevates bishops of his choosing to the position of cardinal by appointing them to membership in the "College of Cardinals." The primary responsibility of members of the College of Cardinals is to gather together in Rome to elect a new pope upon the death of the previous one. Between such elections, individual cardinals may be assigned to leading administrative positions in the Vatican, and larger groups of cardinals are occasionally called into special session to advise the pope.
Only those cardinals who are under 80 years old may participate in the conclave that elects a new pope.[1]