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| | College Of Cardinals |
 | | Although the college of cardinals elects the pope today, this was not the rule until the 11th century. |
 | | Thus the Sacred College of Cardinals, assembled in consistory, became the chief organ of the supreme and universal government of the Church. |
 | | As of March 24, 2006, the College of Cardinals is composed of 193 members: Non-electors (73) Johannes Willebrands, September 4, 1909. |
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