College of Cardinals
–noun
| the chief ecclesiastical body of the Roman Catholic Church, electing and advising the pope and comprising all of the cardinals of the church. |
Official name, Sacred College of Cardinals.
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College of Cardinals
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| College of Cardinals
n. Roman Catholic Church The body of all the cardinals that elect the pope, assist him in governing the church, and administer the Holy See when the papacy is vacant. |
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| college of cardinals | |
noun | |
| (Roman Catholic Church) the body of cardinals who advise the Pope and elect new Popes [syn: Sacred College] |
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