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Under Western Canon Law a Bishop would only answer to a Cardinal:
1) if the Bishop is an auxiliary bishop and that bishop's ordinary happens to be a Cardinal (e.g., when Bishop Fulton Sheen was auxiliary Bishop of New York he answered to His Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman, Cardinal Archbishop of new York)
2) if the Bishop is dealing with any Cardinal in the Roman Curia in an office that has authority over him (e.g., if a Bishop is dealing with the Congregation of Bishops)
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What is the religion of bishops?
Catholic __ Depends on what faith they believe in. There are Bishops in the Anglican Church, Catholic, Orthodox, Episcopalian, Methodist etc.
Who were the first people to practice Catholic faith?
.Catholic AnswerThe disciples were the first to practice the Catholic faith, the apostles were the first Bishops, with St. Peter as the first Pope.
How much power does a Cardinal have over a Bishop?
Roman Catholic AnswerNormally, a Cardinal, as such, as no power over a Bishop. They are both Bishops. The only thing that distinguishes a Cardinal from an ordinary Bishop is that a Cardinal can elect the new Pope.
Who can be a Cardinal in Catholic faith?
A cardinal is appointed by the Pope, and is usually a bishop, but can be a priest in certain instances, such as Fr. Avery Dulles.
Who nominates a Bishop to be Cardinal?
The Pope chooses all Cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church. He also appoints all Bishops.
How did Catholic cardinal get their name?
The word "cardinal" is a derivitive of the Latin word "cardo" which means pivot (especially a door hinge). There were three types of cardinals, cardinal deacons, cardinal priests, and cardinal bishops. In the beginning, all priests and deacons given permanent assignments at parishes were called cardinal deacons or cardinal priests. This was because they were figuratively "attached" to their parish as a door is attached to a building. Each diocese had a cardinal priest and cardinal deacon who was the highest ranking priest and deacon in the diocese. They helped the bishop of the diocese. In Rome, cardinal bishops were given permanent assignments at churches within Rome. These cardinal bishops assisted the Pope. Eventually, the word "cardinal" changed from being used as an adjective to being used as a noun. Today, all cardinals must be bishops, but a couple of priests such as Avery Cardinal Dulles, and Albert Cardinal Vanhoye were dispensed from the requirement upon their request. The terms cardinal deacon, cardinal priest, and cardinal bishop remain, but they refer primarily to the type of work done by the cardinal. Cardinal bishops all work in Rome as senior Vatican officials. There can only be 6 cardinal bishops at one time. Cardinal priests are assigned as active bishops leading dioceses. Cardinal deacons also work in Rome as heads of Vatican offices. After 10 years cardinal deacon can ask to be elevated to the rank of cardinal priest.
What is the rank higher than a Cardinal in the Catholic Faith?
Cardinals are in three orders. The most senior of the orders is Cardinal Bishop, then Cardinal Priest and finally Cardinal Deacon. The head of the College of Cardinals is the Dean.
How many Roman Catholic bishops are there in the U.S.?
According to the Official Catholic Directory, as of Jan. 1, 2010, there are 390 bishops and 59 archbishops.There are 456 currently active and retired Catholic bishops in the United States:271 active bishops:4 Cardinal Archbishops27 Archbishops153 Diocesan Bishops75 Auxiliary Bishops12 Apostolic or Diocesan Administrators185 retired bishops:11 retired Cardinal Archbishops25 retired Archbishops101 retired Diocesan Bishops48 retired Auxiliary BishopsSee the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) link for a list of the bishops' names.
What part in the Catholic faith is a senior cardinal deacon?
Levels of progression: Deacon, Priest, Bishop, Arch Bishop, Cardinal, Pope A deacon is not a priest everyone else is.
Are the four bishops from the society of Pius X considered consecrated bishops in the Roman Catholic Church?
No, they are not considered to be Catholic Bishops.
What is the wife of a pope's title?
There can be no such person as a "wife of the Pope". The Pope must be a Cardinal of the Catholic Church. Cardinals are, for the most part Bishops (with a few priests). All priests and bishops of the Catholic church take a vow of celibacy when they are first ordained and cannot ever marry. Even in the Eastern Rites which allow married priests, the Bishops are only chosen from the celibate priests.
How can a woman get to be a Catholic Cardinal?
A cardinal is a member of the College of Cardinals. The basic duty of a cardinal is to vote for a new Pope during a conclave. Cardinals are chosen by the reigning Holy Father, usually from the Bishops, but not always.
