Which title denotes the leader of an archdiocese?

Which title denotes the leader of an archdiocese?

• A. Archbishop
• B. Bishop
• C. Cardinal
• D. Patriarch

Answer: (A)

An archbishop leads an archdiocese, which is the principal diocese in a region and typically carries metropolitan oversight over nearby dioceses. This title directly signals governance of that archdiocese, making it the correct designation for its leader. A bishop governs a diocese, a cardinal is a senior rank often tied to advisory roles and papal elections, and a patriarch heads a patriarchate in certain Eastern churches rather than the ordinary of a specific archdiocese.

An archbishop leads an archdiocese, which is the principal diocese in a region and typically carries metropolitan oversight over nearby dioceses. This title directly signals governance of that archdiocese, making it the correct designation for its leader. A bishop governs a diocese, a cardinal is a senior rank often tied to advisory roles and papal elections, and a patriarch heads a patriarchate in certain Eastern churches rather than the ordinary of a specific archdiocese.