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Bishops that elect the pope are called cardinals.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoCardinals are the bishops who elect a new pope. To be precise, cardinal electors.
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Who are bishops that elect the pope?
Cardinals elect Popes, but they are not necessarily bishops.
Why do they elect popes?
They elect a pope to lead the cathlic and christian community. They choose the bishops and arch bishops too. The pope also helps them through there journey closer to god and helps them live their life cleansed from sin and how jesus would want.
Are cardinals in danger?
If you are referring to the Cardinals meaning those Bishops who elect the Pope, what danger are you inquiring about? Can you be more specific?
Are Cardinal dangerous?
If you are referring to the Cardinals meaning those Bishops who elect the Pope, what danger are you inquiring about? Can you be more specific?
What you call the bishops that elect the pope?
All cardinal under the age of 80 are eligible to vote in a papal conclave. They are known as cardinal electors. For a complete list of all current cardinal electors click here.
When did Pope-elect Stephen die?
Pope-elect Stephen died in 752.
What is the worldwide gathering of the pope and all deacons called?
There is no such gathering of deacons. However, the pope may call all bishops or cardinals to Rome for a meeting.
Why is white smoke released when a pope is chosen?
White smoke comes out of the Vatican when a new Pope has been chosen. Cardinals and bishops of the Catholic Church enter into what is known as a conclave to elect the new Pope through a series of ballots. While in the conclave, the Cardinals and Bishops have no contact with the outside world.
Do the bishops work for the pope?
Bishops work for their dioceses but are under the guidance and leadership of the pope. There are bishops in Rome who are assigned various offices in the Vatican as part of the curia who may work directly for the pope. Many of these are cardinals.
Who serves as advisers to the pope and as a governing body for the Church?
All the bishops act as advisers to the pope. The pope in conjunction witht the bishops is known as the Magisterium of the Church.
Who do Bishops owe allegiance to?
the pope
What do you call a Cleric's cap?
The 'cap' (beanie) worn by some priests, and all bishops, cardinals and the pope is called a zucchetto.
