What are Cardinals in Catholic religion?
user
Catholicism is a branch of Christianity that uses a hierarchy of offices, called “ranks,” for their leaders.  The term “cardinal” refers to a senior priest, bishop, or other cleric within a diocese.
assistant
Is a Catholic cardinal higher than a bishop?
user
Yes, a cardinal is higher in rank.  A bishop is a member of the order of the clergy, and a cardinal is a member of the order of bishops.  The order of the clergy is an older rank and thus comes before the order of bishops.
assistant
What are Cardinals in Catholic religion?
user
Catholicism is a branch of Christianity that uses a hierarchy of offices, called “ranks,” for their leaders.  The term “cardinal” refers to a senior priest, bishop, or other cleric within a diocese.
assistant
Is a Catholic cardinal higher than a bishop?
user
No, a cardinal is usually considered to be a part of the same rank as a bishop.
assistant
What are Cardinals in Catholic religion?