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Cardinals elect Popes, but they are not necessarily bishops.
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What do you call the bishops that elect the pope?
Bishops that elect the pope are called cardinals.
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?
When did Pope-elect Stephen die?
Pope-elect Stephen died in 752.
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.
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.
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 college is the pope elected by?
The College of Cardinals elect the pope.
What are the immediate lower-level authorities of the Church after the pope called?
The chain of authority goes thusly: Jesus Christ Pope Bishops Priests Deacons Bishops that are head of an Archdiocese are known as Archbishops, Bishops that have been chosen as electors of the new Pope are Cardinals, but they all remain bishops.
Who are the successors to the bishop?
The Pope is the lead head Bishop and he appoints successors to assist him who are ordained bishops. Successors to the bishops are usually recommended by archdiocese bishops and he submits their names to the Pope for approval.
