Cardinal bishops (cardinals of the episcopal order) are among the most senior prelates of the Catholic Church. Though in modern times most cardinals are also bishops, the term "cardinal bishop" only refers to the cardinals who are titular bishops of one of the "suburbicarian" sees. COUNT 3
QSN1 Who are among the most senior members of the Catholic Church? ANS1 Cardinal bishops QSN2 What is a cardinal bishop? ANS2 cardinals of the episcopal order QSN3 Some cardinals are bishop in name only, what are they called? ANS3 Cardinal bishops