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1754:. Members of the College aged under 80 elect a new pope, who is in practice always one of their number, on the death or resignation of the incumbent. Cardinals also serve as papal advisors and hold positions of authority within the structure of the Catholic Church. Under canon law, a man appointed a cardinal must normally be a/an (arch)bishop, or accept consecration of it, but may seek papal permission to decline. Most cardinals are already archbishops of important archdioceses or patriarchates, others already serving as titular bishops in the Roman Curia. Recent popes have appointed a few priests, most of them renowned theologians, to the College of Cardinals, and these have been permitted to decline episcopal consecration. Examples include
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is normally an ordained person who officiates at a marriage ceremony, a bishop may delegate a lay person to be present for the exchange of vows; this would be done only in extreme cases such as in mission territories. In the
Eastern tradition, the clergy not only witness the exchange of vows but must impart a blessing for a valid marriage to have taken place.
1714:" of the last see he served, i.e., archbishop emeritus, bishop emeritus, or auxiliary bishop emeritus of the see. "Emeritus" is not used for a titular see, but could be used for a/an (arch)bishop who has transferred to a non-(arch)diocesan appointment without actually being retired. Examples: Archbishop (or Bishop) Emeritus of Place". Cardinal
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of 1965 diocesan bishops and their equals "who have become less capable of fulfilling their duties properly because of the increasing burden of age or some other serious reason, are earnestly requested to offer their resignation from office either at their own initiative or upon the invitation of the
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To remove, then, all shadow of doubt, this holy
Council solemnly declares that the Churches of the East, while remembering the necessary unity of the whole Church, have the power to govern themselves according to the disciplines proper to them, since these are better suited to the character of their
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To preside at matrimony ceremonies, Latin Church priests and deacons must have appropriate jurisdiction or delegation from a competent authority. In the Latin branch of the
Catholic Church, the teaching is that it is the couple themselves who administer the graces of the sacrament; thus, although it
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is normally administered by a bishop in the Latin Church, but a bishop may delegate the administration to a priest. In the case of receiving an adult into full communion with the
Catholic Church the presiding priest will administer Confirmation. In the Eastern Catholic Churches, Confirmation (called
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of the Roman Curia, and the Pope all take a part; since the 1970s it has become common practice for the nuncio to solicit input from clergy and laity within the vacant diocese. In patriarchal and major archiepiscopal
Eastern Churches, the permanent synod, the holy synod, and the patriarch or major
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with the intention of praying for those in his care, assign clergy to their posts in various institutions and oversee finances. A bishop is to have a special concern for priests, listening to them, using them as counsellors, ensuring that they are adequately provided for in every way, and defending
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is a/an (arch)bishop who is given almost equal authority to that of the diocesan bishop or archbishop; he has special faculties and the right to succeed the incumbent diocesan bishop or archbishop. The appointment of coadjutors is seen as a means of providing for continuity of church leadership.
1533:. In order to offer Mass or Divine Liturgy publicly, however, a priest is required to have permission from the local Ordinary—authority for this permission may be given to pastors of parishes for a limited period, but for long-term permission recourse to the diocesan bishop is usually required. A
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may be issued to travelling priests so that they can demonstrate to pastors and bishops outside of their own diocese that they are in good standing. However, even if a priest does not possess such a document, he may celebrate the sacraments if the local bishop or pastor judges that the visiting
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heads an autonomous Church, is elected by the synod of that Church, and exercises authority within his patriarchal territory and on eparchies and parishes outside his territory. A minor Latin patriarch is an honorific title above archbishop given to some Latin dioceses for historical reasons.
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Unless a particular bishop has forbidden it, any bishop may preach throughout the
Catholic Church and any priest or deacon may also preach anywhere (presuming the permission of local pastor) unless his faculty to preach has been restricted or removed.
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church when the number of adherents of that tradition is small. In the Latin Church, metropolitans are always archbishops; in many
Eastern churches, the title is "Metropolitan," with some of these churches using "archbishop" as a separate office.
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To "teach, sanctify and govern" means that he must (1) oversee preaching of the Gospel and
Catholic education in all its forms; (2) oversee and provide for the administration of the sacraments; and (3) legislate, administer and act as judge for
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orders as valid, because of changes in the ordination rites that took place in the 16th century as well as divergence in the understanding of the theology of episcopacy and
Eucharist. However, this view has since been complicated because
1244:, tend to be much larger and more populous. Within his own diocese a Latin Church bishop may use pontifical vestments and regalia, but may not do so in another diocese without, at least, the presumed consent of the appropriate ordinary.
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is a full-time assistant to a diocesan bishop or archbishop. Auxiliaries are titular (arch)bishops without the right of succession, who assist the diocesan bishop or archbishop in a variety of ways and are usually appointed as
1644:, which as of 2019 no longer gets a titular see). Since 1970, a coadjutor bishop (or archbishop) uses the title of the see he is assigned to, and a bishop (or archbishop) emeritus uses the title of his last residential see.
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they must have faculties (permission and authority) from the local bishop; however, when the penitent is in danger of death, a priest has both the right and obligation to hear the confession no matter where he may be.
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The appointment of bishops in the
Catholic Church is a complicated process that requires the participation of several officials. In the Latin Church, the local synod, the papal nuncio (or apostolic delegate), various
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decreed that "diocesan bishops or archbishops of the Latin rite who resign are no longer transferred to a titular church, but instead continue to be identified by the name of the see they have resigned."
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is blessed at this Mass, it may also be blessed by any priest in case of necessity. Only a bishop may consecrate Chrism. In the Eastern Catholic Churches chrism is consecrated solely by heads of churches
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bishops, whose orders are fully recognised as valid by Rome, have acted as co-consecrators in Anglican episcopal consecrations. According to the church historian Timothy Dufort, by 1969 all
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for theological books, certifying that they are free from doctrinal or moral error; this is an expression of the teaching authority, and education responsibility of the bishop.
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that would be used during the Mass. One of the changes implemented since the council, is that a simple blessing is now said, and it may be given by any priest.
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and institute his subjects to minor orders; however, the tonsure and minor orders are not considered to be part of the sacrament of holy orders.
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The everyday dress of Eastern Catholic bishops is often the same as their Latin Church counterparts: black clerical suit with pectoral cross or
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churches is equal to that of a patriarch, but they receive fewer ceremonial honors and their election must be confirmed by the Holy See.
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which received the Christian faith early are rather compact in size, while those in areas more recently evangelized, as in some parts of
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when (arch)bishops were at first encouraged and then required to submit their resignations at the age of 75. On 31 October 1970,
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of that rite's style. Presiding over other services, he may wear fewer vestments, but also a mantya unless wearing a
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are generally worn by bishops when presiding over liturgical functions. For liturgical functions other than the
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may be used. The mitre is topped by a cross, made out of metal and standing upright. He also carries a
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are skewed towards a single field (i.e. the Latin part of the Catholic Church) and do not represent a
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signed by the bishop is kept on the altar partly as a reminder of whose altar it is and under whose
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the faithful of his diocese, sharing these duties with the priests and deacons who serve under him.
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may be worn, but only within the bishop's own diocese and on especially solemn occasions.
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and is made in the shape of a bulbous crown, completely enclosed, and the material is of
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recommends, but does not impose, that in solemn celebrations a bishop should also wear a
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When attending liturgical functions at which he does not celebrate, a bishop may wear a
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is usually the bishop of the oldest diocese and/or the capital of a (present or former)
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possess a doctorate or licentiate in some sacred science or at least be an expert in it.
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of holy orders and is responsible for teaching doctrine, governing Catholics in his
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3372:"Communicazione del titolo dei Vescovi 'officio renuntiantibus'"
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is a bishop or archbishop appointed by the Pope to serve in the
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1295:, who had previously lost their positions automatically at 75.
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in the Eastern Churches. Bishops are collectively known as the
1498:, it was also the prerogative of the bishop to consecrate the
1302:
703:
3184:. Vol. 10. The Encyclopedia Press. 1911. pp. 244–45
2772:"Pope orders retired prelates to live austerely, shun power"
2399:
Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
1932:. The major archbishops' authority within their respective
1998:
archbishop also play a role in the selection of bishops.
2571:"CCC – PART 1 SECTION 2 CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 9 PARAGRAPH 3"
1327:
1272:
competent authority." The age of 75 was suggested, and
3316:"The Bishop Emeritus: Resigned but still ministering"
1901:
Some Eastern Catholic Churches style their heads as
1383:
matters within his diocese. He serves as the "chief
1363:
A "diocesan bishop" is entrusted with the care of a
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1371:). He is responsible for teaching, governing, and
2457:List of the Catholic dioceses of the United States
2312:. No episcopal ring exists in the Byzantine Rite.
2086:churches. Regarding the Churches of the East, the
1552:For priests to validly celebrate the sacrament of
2452:List of the Catholic bishops of the United States
1905:, a historic title for the head of a Church. The
1788:is an archbishop with minor jurisdiction over an
1104:, who it is believed were endowed with a special
1572:of a diocese contains a special chair, called a
1417:) and to refer to and address them as "Doctor".
1404:. Latin Catholic bishops also must make regular
3495:"Decree on Ecumenism/Unitatis Redintegratio 16"
2095:faithful, and more for the good of their souls.
2092:
1720:Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
1471:. Though Oil of the Sick for the sacrament of
3592:
2462:Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
1316:The examples and perspective in this section
1206:ordained a presbyter for at least five years;
1183:episcopacy should (canon 378 § 1 of the
1000:
8:
2429:List of Catholic dioceses (structured view)
2371:. These mitres are usually gold, but other
2047:bishops had acquired Old Catholic lines of
5521:International Alliance of Catholic Knights
4462:
3977:
3662:
3599:
3585:
3577:
3346:(in Italian). Libreria Editrice Vaticana.
2404:List of Catholic apostolic administrations
2119:Some of the insignia of a bishop's office
1681:of the (arch)diocese in which they serve.
1485:Only a bishop or other ordinary may grant
1420:Only a bishop has authority to confer the
1007:
993:
51:
1549:the priest at a local parish is serving.
1410:visits to the Holy See every five years.
1391:jurisdiction. He is obliged to celebrate
1276:had these provisions incorporated in the
27:Ordained ministers of the Catholic Church
3115:"Catechism of Catholic Church para 1623"
2424:List of Catholic dioceses (alphabetical)
1467:Latin Catholic bishops preside over the
1424:of holy orders. In the Latin Church the
1041:
29:
2744:McElwee, Joshua J. (15 February 2018).
2474:
2054:The Catholic Church does recognize, as
2002:Apostolic succession and other churches
1518:Catholic bishops assembled in front of
1150:and can hold such additional titles as
95:
72:
2409:List of Catholic apostolic prefectures
1858:(Bishop of Rome) on 28 February 2013,
1718:, who was promoted as prefect for the
1660:other than the principal diocese, the
1538:priest is a person of good character.
1190:states almost the same requirements):
1176:Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches
2770:Pullella, Philip (15 February 2018).
2724:"Code of Canon Law: Diocesan Bishops"
2704:O'Connell, Gerard (5 November 2014).
2414:List of Catholic apostolic vicariates
1169:Bishops are always men. In addition,
7:
1051:Prince-Bishop of Augsburg in Bavaria
3314:Rodimer, Frank J. (22 March 2010).
2447:List of Eastern Catholic exarchates
1586:Additional titles, status and roles
1200:not be bound by a matrimonial bond;
1130:—known as eparchial bishops in the
3572:List of Catholic bishops worldwide
3388:from the original on 25 March 2017
2434:List of Catholic military dioceses
2051:fully recognised by the Holy See.
1679:vicars general or episcopal vicars
1203:be at least thirty-five years old;
1179:requires that a candidate for the
1023:An Eastern Catholic bishop of the
347:Administrative and pastoral titles
25:
5669:Episcopacy in the Catholic Church
3342:Congregation for Bishops (2008).
1960:Since the publication of the new
1124:in the sacrament of holy orders.
5643:
5642:
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5599:Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
5147:Criticism of the Catholic Church
3301:"TAGLE Card. Luis Antonio Gokim"
1880:Patriarch § Catholic Church
1307:
974:
638:Consecrated and professed titles
82:
55:
3766:First seven ecumenical councils
2209:the bishop typically wears the
2068:Polish National Catholic Church
1982:Appointment of Catholic bishops
1917:all style their heads as such.
1606:assuming office or installation
1256:Appointment of Catholic bishops
4341:Separation of church and state
1915:Syro-Malankara Catholic Church
1400:their rights set forth in the
1118:unbroken succession of bishops
1084:who holds the fullness of the
1:
2419:List of Catholic archdioceses
1952:; the title is one of honor.
1724:Archbishop Emeritus of Manila
1578:, sometimes referred to as a
1330:and discuss the issue on the
1214:Diocesan or eparchial bishops
789:Captain General of the Church
241:
205:Assistant to the papal throne
3484:, May 29, 1982, pp. 536–538.
3416:. Libreria Editrice Vaticana
3282:. Libreria Editrice Vaticana
3254:. Libreria Editrice Vaticana
2864:. Libreria Editrice Vaticana
2835:. Libreria Editrice Vaticana
2806:. Libreria Editrice Vaticana
2664:. Libreria Editrice Vaticana
2548:. Vatican.va. Archived from
3379:Congregation for the Clergy
1930:major archiepiscopal church
1359:of a Latin Catholic bishop.
937:Order of the Holy Sepulchre
5685:
5638:Catholic Church portal
2750:National Catholic Reporter
2710:America, the Jesuit Review
2439:List of Catholic missions
2315:When participating in the
2103:
2005:
1985:
1979:
1944:In the Catholic Church, a
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1656:leads a diocese within an
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1220:Ordinary (Catholic Church)
1217:
981:Catholic Church portal
5626:
5564:Aid to the Church in Need
5185:Vatican Television Center
4830:Eastern Catholic Churches
3614:
3182:The Catholic Encyclopedia
2394:Catholic Church hierarchy
1592:Catholic Church hierarchy
1132:Eastern Catholic Churches
1047:Johann Otto von Gemmingen
814:Gonfalonier of the Church
5506:Communion and Liberation
4970:Eastern Catholic liturgy
4135:Mystici Corporis Christi
4063:Sixto-Clementine Vulgate
3556:Caeremoniale Episcoporum
3544:Caeremoniale Episcoporum
3532:Caeremoniale Episcoporum
3094:"Canons 966.1 & 976"
2926:"Canons 388.2 and 392.2"
2573:. Vatican.va. 1975-12-14
2527:. Vatican.va. 1946-02-20
2506:. Vatican.va. 1946-02-20
2485:. Vatican.va. 1946-02-20
2239:Caeremoniale Episcoporum
2162:A Latin Church bishop's
1911:Chaldean Catholic Church
1907:Armenian Catholic Church
1864:Supreme Pontiff Emeritus
1662:metropolitan archdiocese
1197:enjoy a good reputation;
1053:, 1591–1598, carrying a
155:Chaplain of His Holiness
4321:Philosophy of canon law
4251:Mariology of the saints
3831:Investiture Controversy
2285:Byzantine Rite Catholic
1856:his resignation as pope
1790:ecclesiastical province
1780:Metropolitan archbishop
1658:ecclesiastical province
1033:Saint Thomas Christians
5574:Catholic Charities USA
5208:Acta Apostolicae Sedis
5196:Vatican Polyglot Press
4246:Mariology of the popes
3884:Protestant Reformation
2639:Catholic-Hierarchy.org
2319:, a bishop wears the
2136:
2121:(clockwise from right)
2097:
2088:Second Vatican Council
1731:Second Vatican Council
1706:Emeritus (arch)bishop
1628:, as officials in the
1522:
1496:Second Vatican Council
1397:Holy Day of Obligation
1360:
1282:1983 Code of Canon Law
1269:Second Vatican Council
1066:
1039:
432:Diocesan administrator
150:Moderator of the curia
49:
5328:Good Shepherd Sisters
5170:Holy See Press Office
4408:Doctors of the Church
4241:Immaculate Conception
4196:Anointing of the Sick
3731:History of the papacy
2613:"Catechism 1555–1556"
2118:
1976:Ordination of bishops
1878:Further information:
1844:First Vatican Council
1517:
1473:Anointing of the Sick
1354:
1045:
1022:
567:Protonotary apostolic
97:Ecclesiastical titles
39:Gerhard Ludwig MĂĽller
33:
5201:L'Osservatore Romano
5139:Role in civilisation
4865:Croatian and Serbian
4613:Episcopal conference
4575:St. Peter's Basilica
3933:Sexual abuse scandal
3889:Catholic Reformation
2259:liturgical stockings
2170:with amaranth trim,
2106:Pontifical vestments
2049:apostolic succession
2018:apostolic succession
2016:, which is known as
2008:Apostolic succession
1752:College of Cardinals
1612:Titular (arch)bishop
1520:St. Peter's Basilica
1328:improve this article
804:Commissary Apostolic
437:Ecclesiastical judge
417:Defender of the bond
43:pontifical vestments
5536:Neocatechumenal Way
5501:Charismatic Renewal
5215:Annuario Pontificio
4813:Particular churches
4489:Ecumenical councils
4261:Perpetual virginity
4096:Communitas perfecta
4040:Sermon on the Mount
3441:on 6 September 2014
3203:"Canons 403.1, 406"
2306:metropolitan bishop
2229:, a bishop, like a
2225:. When celebrating
2221:, he also uses the
2100:Dress and vestments
2060:Old Catholic Church
2034:has not recognised
2020:. Since 1896, when
1928:are the heads of a
1840:papal infallibility
1638:apostolic delegates
1510:Canonical authority
932:Knights Hospitaller
921:Organization titles
726:Provincial superior
299:Territorial prelate
101:order of precedence
5373:Premonstratensians
3756:Ante-Nicene period
3634:Lists of Catholics
3435:"Lumen Gentium 18"
3368:Confaloneri, Carlo
3344:Il vescovo emerito
2373:liturgical colours
2255:pontifical sandals
2137:
2084:Assyrian Nestorian
1870:in December 2022.
1716:Luis Antonio Tagle
1600:(Arch)bishop-elect
1523:
1469:Mass of the Chrism
1415:Doctor of Divinity
1361:
1234:Sub-Saharan Africa
1148:College of Bishops
1122:laying on of hands
1108:and office by the
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654:Consecrated virgin
175:Apostolic delegate
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3943:COVID-19 pandemic
3913:French Revolution
3903:Thirty Years' War
3811:Islamic conquests
3724:Apostolic fathers
3659:
3413:Code of Canon Law
3279:Code of Canon Law
3273:"Canons 368, 370"
3251:Code of Canon Law
2861:Code of Canon Law
2832:Code of Canon Law
2803:Code of Canon Law
2642:. David M. Cheney
2296:, panagia and an
2251:pontifical gloves
2213:. Within his own
2182:with a tuft, and
2080:Oriental Orthodox
2056:valid but illicit
2045:Church of England
2027:Apostolicae curae
1966:Pope John Paul II
1962:Code of Canon Law
1926:Major archbishops
1822:is the Bishop of
1634:apostolic nuncios
1626:auxiliary bishops
1439:The sacrament of
1402:Code of Canon Law
1395:every Sunday and
1355:One form for the
1349:
1348:
1263:Resignation at 75
1230:Mediterranean Sea
1187:Code of Canon Law
1017:
1016:
753:Additional titles
689:Master of novices
378:Military ordinary
373:Military chaplain
314:Liturgical titles
304:Territorial abbot
200:Apostolic prefect
185:Apostolic visitor
16:(Redirected from
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5378:Redemptoristines
5226:Religious orders
5152:Anti-Catholicism
5102:Church buildings
4962:Catholic liturgy
4702:Consecrated life
4560:Apostolic Palace
4527:Synod of Bishops
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4045:Ten Commandments
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3861:Age of Discovery
3695:Great Commission
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2072:Eastern Orthodox
2024:issued the bull
1921:Major archbishop
1846:are infallible.
1691:coadjutor bishop
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1674:auxiliary bishop
1668:Auxiliary bishop
1654:suffragan bishop
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954:Grand Inquisitor
942:Teutonic Knights
819:Honorary Prelate
741:Superior general
530:Personal prelate
518:Assistant pastor
427:Devil's advocate
277:Auxiliary bishop
272:Coadjutor bishop
262:Suffragan bishop
252:Major archbishop
195:Apostolic exarch
180:Apostolic Syndic
170:Apostolic nuncio
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4054:Official Bible
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