College of Cardinals

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(Roman Catholic Church) the body of all cardinals of the church; elects and advises the pope

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As the first African American to be elevated to the College of Cardinals, Archbishop will bring the unique gifts and perspectives of Black Americans and Black Catholicism to the global church’s highest ecclesiastical body. Source: Internet

All the decisions these four cardinals take must be approved by the College of Cardinals as a whole. Source: Internet

He entered the Roman Curia on March 25, 1299, and thus began to receive his share of the profits of the Chamber of the College of Cardinals. Source: Internet

At the time of his election to the papacy in July 1153 he was Dean of the College of Cardinals and probably the oldest member of that body. Source: Internet

But these terms of subscription were modified by Paul II at his own discretion, and this action lost him the confidence of the College of Cardinals. Source: Internet

By the time of his death, he had named most of the College of Cardinals, consecrated or co-consecrated a large number of the world's bishops, and ordained many priests. citation A key goal of his papacy was to transform and reposition the Catholic Church. Source: Internet

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