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cardinal

In the Roman Catholic Church, the highest rank next to the pope. Cardinals act as an advisory body to the pope and elect him. Their red hat is the badge of office. The number of cardinals has varied; there were 141 in 2001.

Originally a cardinal was any priest in charge of a major parish, but in 1567 the term was confined to the members of the Sacred College, 120 of whom (below the age of 80) elect the pope and are themselves elected by him (since 1973). They advise on all matters of doctrine, canonizations, convocation of councils, liturgy, and temporal business.

cardinal

Finchlike bird, species of Pyrrhuloxia of the family Fringillidae, order Passeriformes. The general colour of the male is red with a bright red crest and black forehead and throat. It is found in North and South America, and is sometimes kept in captivity because of its song.



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