College of Cardinals

The College of Cardinals, formerly styled the Sacred College of Cardinals, is the body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church.[1] Its current membership is 214. Cardinals are appointed by the Pope for life.

Cardinals in red vestments during the funeral of Pope John Paul II.

References
  1. 1983 CIC, Bk. II, Pt. II, Sec. I, Chap. III The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church Archived 3 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine
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