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The hierarchy of the Catholic Church consists of its bishops, priests, and deacons. In the ecclesiological sense of the term, "hierarchy" strictly means the "holy ordering" of the church, the Body of Christ, so to respect the diversity of gifts and ministries necessary for genuine unity.
5. Okt. 2023 · Find current and historical information about the bishops and dioceses of the Catholic Church around the world, including the Holy See, cardinals, popes, and religious orders. Explore the site by country, tradition, or event to learn about the history, structure, and roles of the Catholic hierarchy.
The order of precedence in the Catholic Church is organized by rank within the hierarchy according first to order, then jurisdiction, and finally to titular or ad personam honors granted to individuals despite a lack of jurisdiction. Emeritus ecclesiastics are counted among the latter.
Catholic societal hierarchy. The hierarchical order of society. The pope enthroned as the supreme authority rules over the worldly powers and the laity (on his left) and the clergy and the religious (on his right). The white and black hounds are visual puns on Dominicans—Dominus canes (“hounds of the Lord”).
Hierarchy. History ( timeline) Theology. Liturgy. Sacraments. Mary. Background. Organisation. Theologies. Doctrine. Texts. Philosophy. Worship. Rites. Miscellaneous. Societal issues. Links and resources. Catholic Church portal.
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The Catholic Church teaches that Christ gave the Church a hierarchical structure of an episcopal nature, with the successor of St. Peter as the primacy of authority. The article explains the doctrinal basis, the historical development and the pastoral implications of this doctrine, based on the words of Pope Paul VI and other sources.
Learn about the history, role and composition of the College of Cardinals, the highest body of the Catholic hierarchy after the Pope. Find out the latest news and statistics on the creation and voting of new Cardinals.
