In cities other than Rome, the name cardinal began to be applied to certain church men as a mark of honour. The earliest example of this occurs in a letter sent by Pope Zacharias in 747 to Pippin III (the Short), ruler of the Franks, in which Zacharias applied the title to the priests of Paris to distinguish them from country clergy. This meaning of the word spread rapidly, and from the 9th century various episcopal cities had a special class among the clergy known as cardinals. The use of the title was reserved for the cardinals of Rome in 1567 by Pius V. COUNT 7
QSN1 What term was given to certain church men of honor? ANS1 cardinal QSN2 When is the earliest date of using the term cardinal as honorable church men used? ANS2 747 QSN3 When was the title of cardinal reserved for the cardinals of Rome by Pius V? ANS3 1567 QSN4 In regards to the word "cardinal" being used in cities other than Rome, who sent a letter to Pippin III? ANS4 Pope Zacharias QSN5 In what year was the letter sent? ANS5 747 QSN6 Which pope declared that cardinals would be from Rome? ANS6 Pius V. QSN7 In what year did the pope make the declaration? ANS7 1567