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APrelate of Honour of His Holiness is aCatholic prelate to whom thePope has granted this title of honour.
They are addressed asMonsignor (typically abbreviated 'Mgr') and have certain privileges as regardsclerical clothing.[1][2]
Before themotu proprioPontificalis Domus of 28 March 1968,Honorary Prelates (HP) were calledDomestic 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 theRoman Prelature. The title was retained byarchbishops,bishops andprotonotaries 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 thechamberlain of the papal court, it is the second rank of monsignor: aboveChaplain to His Holiness, but belowProtonotary Apostolic.[4]
Prelates of Honordurante munere are:
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