Medieval Glossary
Cardinal
A cardinal is one rank below the pope and is appointed by the pope. Cardinals participate in the College of Cardinals, the body that elects each pope. This electoral process must occur while the cardinals are in conclave.
Related term(s): Pope; Conclave; Papal; Excommunication
Category: Western Christianity
Added: 07.31.04
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