cardinal bishop
A 'cardinal bishop' is a senior member of the Catholic Church who holds both the title of cardinal and bishop, often playing a crucial role in church governance and the election of the Pope.
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(formal, ecclesiastical)A senior member of the College of Cardinals who oversees one of the suburbicarian dioceses around Rome.
Example
- The cardinal bishops are among the most influential members of the Catholic Church.
C1Catholic Church
(formal, ecclesiastical)A high-ranking cardinal who holds significant influence in church governance and participates in electing the Pope.
Example
- During the conclave, the cardinal bishops play a pivotal role in the election process.
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