HISTORY
MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE
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Question
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What clergy member ranked above a cardinal?
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bishop
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priest
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archbishop
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pope
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Following the pope, in order of rank, there were bishops, priests, monks and nuns. In the latter part of the Middle Ages, the pope, as head of the church, had much influence over the king and total control of the clergy.
Detailed explanation-2: -A cardinal is a higher rank than a bishop, and is an advisor to the pope. A cardinal is also ranked higher than an archbishop.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church. He is God’s representative on Earth. Cardinals are a team of close advisors to the Pope.
Detailed explanation-4: -Deacons. Priests. Bishops. Archbishops. Cardinals. Pope. 26-Aug-2021
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