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==Cardinal ([[religious]] [[officer]])== |
==Cardinal ([[religious]] [[officer]])== |
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A '''Cardinal''' within the [[Catholic Church]] is a very high [[rank]]ing official, |
A '''Cardinal''' within the [[Catholic Church]] is a very high [[rank]]ing official, often a [[bishop]] or somtimes an archbishop; part of the College of Cardinals responsible, among other things, for electing the [[Pope]]. Cardinals wear distinctive red robes. |
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A cardinal is properly addressed as "Your Eminence". |
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Latest revision as of 11:30, 18 June 2008
Cardinal (religious officer)
A Cardinal within the Catholic Church is a very high ranking official, often a bishop or somtimes an archbishop; part of the College of Cardinals responsible, among other things, for electing the Pope. Cardinals wear distinctive red robes.
A cardinal is properly addressed as "Your Eminence".
Cardinal (colour)
Cardinal is a vivid, bright and slightly warm red named after the red robes worn by Catholic Cardinals.
Cardinal (bird)
The cardinal is a bird found only in North and South America. It is named after Catholic Cardinals due to their red color, though not all cardinals within the family are red.
