Besides bishops, what else does the Congregation for Bishops oversee?
Educational Programs
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Apostolic Vicariates
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Answer
Apostolic Vicariates are ecclesiastical jurisdictions equivalent to dioceses, typically found in mission territories or areas with a small Catholic population. Overseen by the Congregation for Bishops, they are headed by a bishop known as an Apostolic Vicar, appointed by the Pope.
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