What is a titular church in Rome?
In the Catholic Church, a titular church is a church in Rome that is assigned to a member of the clergy who is created a cardinal.
What rank is a cardinal?
A cardinal (Latin: Sanctae Romanae Ecclesiae cardinalis, lit. 'cardinal of the Holy Roman Church') is a senior member of the clergy of the Catholic Church. Cardinals are created by the current pope and typically hold the title for life.
What does the title cardinal mean?
cardinal, a member of the Sacred College of Cardinals, whose duties include electing the pope, acting as his principal counselors, and aiding in the government of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world.