bishops and archbishops

Immediate Head of Bishops of certain areas

Historically, it was considered a good career for younger sons; bishops and archbishops lived a fairly noble-like lifestyle, and it avoided splitting the family estate.

The main types are: assistant bishops, titular bishops, diocesan (or ruling) bishops, archbishops, metropolitans, popes and patriarchs. They are all bishops, but they have different levels of seniority.

Popes, cardinals, archbishops and bishops