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Cardinal Deacons, Cardinal Priests, and Cardinal Bishops

Not a lot of people realize it, but within the rank of Cardinals, there are technically three ranks of Cardinals: Cardinal Deacons, Cardinal Priests, and Cardinal Bishops.

You only will typically hear about this during a papal conclave; but lately there has been some movement among the ranks of cardinals due to retirements and promotions.

Father Zuhlsdorf elaborates.

UPDATE: More here.

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