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Prelate of Honour of His Holiness

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Generic coat of arms of an Honorary Prelate
Generic coat of arms of an Honorary Prelate

A Prelate of Honour of His Holiness is a Catholic prelate to whom the Pope has granted this title of honour.

They are addressed as Monsignor (typically abbreviated 'Mgr') and have certain privileges as regards clerical clothing.[1][2]

Overview

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Before the motu proprio Pontificalis Domus of 28 March 1968, Honorary Prelates (HP) were called Domestic Prelates (Latin: Antistites Urbani). Those who held certain offices were also granted the title, such as an Archbishops- or Bishops-Assistant at the Pontifical Throne, or members of the Roman Prelature. The title was retained by archbishops, bishops and protonotaries apostolic who had been awarded it before their appointment to their higher episcopal or curial role.[3]

The Prelates of Honor are entitled to the appellation "Reverend Monsignor". Historically associated with the chamberlain of the papal court, it is the second rank of monsignor: above Chaplain to His Holiness, but below Protonotary Apostolic.[4]

Prelates of Honor durante munere are:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Instruction on the Dress, Titles and Coat-of-Arms of Cardinals, Bishops and Lesser Prelates (31 March 1969), English translation published by the Vatican.
  2. ^ "catholicsites.org".
  3. ^ Annuario Pontificio 2012, p. 1853
  4. ^ Nguyen, Benedict T., "Becoming a Monsignor in the Roman Catholic Church", Roman Catholic Diocese of La Crosse