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A-Z: General definitions: Eminence
Definition
Title of honour used for Catholic cardinals.1. Sometimes used to denote all Christians
2. Used specifically of the Roman Catholic church.
In the hierarchical structure of the Roman Catholic church, Cardinals represent the layer between Archbishops and the Pope. They are responsible for electing a new Pope, and they meet regularly with him in council.
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