16. Cardinals
The Pope elects the Cardinals, this creates
Sacred college, which they elect the Pope. The
Cardinal is the leading figure in the Church
17. Curia
• thepapal court at theVatican, by whichthe RomanCatholic
Church is governed. It comprises various Congregations,
Tribunals, and other commissions and departments.
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18. Pope
He is the head of the m Church and is considered
more important than the priest himself, and is
higher than the monarchy.
22. Regular Clergy
The Body of all the people established for
religious duties usually in the Church
23. Secular Clergy
• Christian Church (of clergy) not subject to or
bound by religious rule; not belonging to or
living in a monastic or other order.
Contrasted with regular.