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A cardinal is a member of the College of Cardinals. The basic duty of a cardinal is to vote for a new Pope during a conclave. Cardinals are chosen by the reigning Holy Father, usually from the Bishops, but not always.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 16y agoThere is no process... it is an honorary title bestowed by the pope.
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∙ 13y agoYou are appointed a Cardinal by His Holiness the Pope in consistory.
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∙ 11y agoThe only way to become a cardinal is to be appointed as one by the Pope. Being appointed a bishop is usually a preliminary step.
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∙ 12y agoA cardinal is appointed by the Pope for various reasons. That is the only way a bishop becomes a cardinal.
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∙ 13y agoYou have to be appointed by the pope to become a cardinal.
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∙ 9y agoA woman cannot become a Cardinal in the Catholic Church.
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.Catholic AnswerCardinal Richelieu was a Cardinal of the Catholic Church, his beliefs were Christian.
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When was Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School created?
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School was created in 1958.
Who was the last Catholic Cardinal that resigned from office?
As of July 2013, the last Catholic Cardinal to resign was the Archbishop of Edinburgh, Keith Cardinal O'Brien, there is an article below:
How does a Cardinal in the Catholic Church sign a letter?
Roman Catholic AnswerA Cardinal is a bishop in the Catholic Church and he would sign his name the same way, with a cross (+) before his name. Because he is a Cardinal, he would put "Cardinal" in place of his middle name, so Cardinal John Doe would sign his name: + John Cardinal Doe
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Yes, a cardinal is addressed as "your eminence".
