consistory: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Noted the current classification of consistories as ordinary and extraordinary and added top questions. Jan 08, 2026
Added cross-references and a photo. May 21, 2024
Noted that the Consistorial Congregation is now the Dicastery for Bishops and added cross-references. Jul 21, 2022
Add new Web site: The Catholic Encyclopedia - Papal Consistory. Nov 25, 2011
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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