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Charles Buck Theological Dictionary

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One of the chief governors of the Romish church, by whom the pope is elected out of their own number, which contains six bishops, fifty priests, and fourteen deacons: these constitute the sacred college, and are chosen by the pope.

See POPE.

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Buck, Charles. Entry for 'Cardinal'. Charles Buck Theological Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​cbd/​c/cardinal.html. 1802.
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