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What does a cardinal do other than waiting patiently to become pope?
Few cardinals become pope. However, cardinals, at least those younger than 80, do elect a new pope. Most cardinals are archbishops and have the responsibilities of any archbishop. Some have special assignments from the pope such as being Papal Nuncios, members of the curia, running the various offices and congregations in the Vatican.
Woolen vestment worn by pope on shoulders?
At present, only the pope, metropolitan archbishops, and the Latin Rite Patriarch of Jerusalem wear the pallium.
What is the name of the cross the pope wears?
In the Roman Catholic Church a pectoral cross is one of the pontificals used by the pope, cardinals, archbishops and bishops.
Who ordains archbishops?
The Pope himself along with two other Bishops, or any other Bishop he appoints to do it in his place.
What is the name of Catholic priest's skullcap?
Priests rarely wear the zucchetto, or skull cap. It is primarily worn by bishops, archbishops, cardinals and the pope. Each being distinguished by the color - bishops and archbishops wear violet, cardinals red and the pope white. A priest would wear black.
What do Roman Catholic cardinals do?
Catholic cardinals do the same thing as archbishops just they can vote for a new pope [if there under 80].
What was the job of the medieval cardinal?
Cardinals were Church officers, usually archbishops, who had the additional authority to elect a pope, should one be needed.
What is a pallium?
A pallium is a woollen vestment conferred on archbishops by the Pope, the mantle of a mollusc, or an anatomical term for the cerebral cortex.
What are the names of Church leaders?
In order of 'rank' in the Catholic church, the Pope, the cardinals, the archbishops and bishops, the priests, deacons and brothers of religious orders.
Why do nobles become bishops or archbishops?
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.
Who comes after the pope?
Bishop is the rank below pope and includes archbishops. Cardinals are not an integral part of the hierarchy and, to be named a cardinal, one need only be a priest. However, before 1917, a cardinal need not be even a priest. Pope John XXIII made it a rule that all cardinals must be named a bishop if they become a cardinal but the person can request an exemption to the rule. However, if a cardinal is not a bishop he cannot be elevated to pope until he has been consecrated a bishop.
What were the terms of the concordat the agreement between Napoleon and pope Pius?
By the terms of the Concordat, Roman Catholicism was recognized as the religion of most French citizens. Archbishops and et.
