What is another word for catholic hierarchy?
Pronunciation: [kˈaθlɪk hˈa͡ɪ͡əɹɑːki] (IPA) 
The Catholic Church has a structured hierarchy that governs its worldwide operations. Although the term "Catholic hierarchy" is commonly used to refer to this structure, there are several synonyms that can be used. One such synonym is "ecclesiastical leadership," which emphasizes the religious nature of the hierarchy. Another term that can be used is "church government," emphasizing the administrative nature of the structure. "Papal administration" also refers to the Catholic hierarchy since the Pope leads the Catholic Church. Finally, "bishopric" is a term that refers to the collective group of all bishops in the Catholic Church who are key participants in the hierarchy.
