Archbishop William J. Levada makes his way to the Synod Hall at the Vatican, Thursday, March 23, 2006. Levada will be elevated to cardinal in the March 24 consistory. Pope Benedict XVI convened the College of Cardinals on Thursday for the first time since his election last year, inviting its members to share their concerns about the challenges facing the Catholic Church before adding 15 new members to their ranks. (AP Photo/Plinio Lepri)
Reminder! EWTN is providing live coverage of the Consistory, beginning at 4am EST on Friday, March 24. Check your local cable listing for channel number.
"The cardinals belong to various Roman congregations: they are considered princes of the Church, with the title of "Eminence." Those residing in Rome, even outside Vatican City, enjoy the rights and privileges of citizenship of the Vatican."
Uhhh. What about the eastern Patriarchs such as Patriarchs Sfeir and Ghattas? Or Archbishop Husar? Do they all belong to Roman congregations? That's be quite a leap....