Sacred College of Cardinals: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	College of Cardinals
Areas Of Involvement	cardinal • bishop • archbishop

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Cardinals in red vestments attend Mass inside St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, with Cardinal Angelo Sodano leading the service at the ornate central altar.

A pyramid diagram illustrating the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church, with levels from top to bottom: Pope, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, and Laypeople and Consecrated Religious, each with a brief description of their roles.

Pope Francis, wearing a white mitre, presents the red biretta hat to Cardinal Anthony Poola, who is dressed in red and wearing a zucchetto, during a ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica.

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