Cardinals Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cardinal?
A
A cardinal is a:
member of the ‘Sacred College’,
who support the Pope,
pledge to be aviable to him at any time,
senior leaders,
advisors of the Pope
2
Q
What is the Sacred College?
A
- the body of all Cardinals chosen by the Pope.
- also known as College of Cardinals
3
Q
How would you address a cardinal?
A
Your Eminance.
4
Q
What are the three grades of Cardinals?
A
Cardinal Bishops
Cardinal Priests
Cardinal Deacons
5
Q
Are the degrees important?
A
No, unless during processions for great occasions.
6
Q
What is the skull-cap that they wear called?
A
A zucchetto
7
Q
What is the four-cornered hat with a tassel called?
A
A biretta.
8
Q
Why are their robes coloured crimson?
A
It represents the colour of blood, to symbolise their commitment to defend the Church until their death.
9
Q
Under what age do you have to be to participate in electing a new pope?
A
Not above 80 years old
