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What’s the difference between a cardinal priest and a cardinal deacon?

A Pillar Explainer

The Pillar
May 04, 2021
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In a consistory of the College of Cardinals yesterday, Pope Francis approved seven new men and women who will be declared saints in the coming weeks. 

At the same meeting, eight cardinals formally received a change in rank within the college’s three tiers of seniority. 

As of Monday, Cardinal Angelo Amato, Cardinal Walter Brandmüller, Cardinal Raymond Bur…

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