Lyon

:This article is about the French city. For other usages, see Lyon (disambiguation) and Lyons (disambiguation).

Religion

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of the city holds the title "Primate of the Gauls" (Primat des Gaules) and is the leading Archbishop of France. The archdiocese dates to Roman times before Franks entered modern France (see history above).

Related Topics:
Roman Catholic - Franks

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The red vestments of the canons of Lyon are said to have given rise to red becoming the signature color of the cardinals, in a decree promulgated under Pope Innocent IV at the First Council of Lyons, 1245.

Related Topics:
Cardinals - Pope Innocent IV - First Council of Lyons

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