Editing How to Address Catholic Clergy

Addressing Catholic clergy can depend on their position and the context of the interaction. Here are some general guidelines:

1. Priests: If the person you are addressing is a priest, you can address him as "Father" followed by his last name. For example, "Father Smith." In some cases, you may hear a priest referred to as "Reverend" or "Pastor." It's best to follow their lead in terms of how they prefer to be addressed.

2. Bishops: If you are addressing a bishop, you can use the title "Your Excellency" followed by his name. For example, "Your Excellency, Bishop Johnson." In less formal situations, you can use "Bishop" followed by the last name, such as "Bishop Williams."

3. Cardinals: If you are addressing a cardinal, you can use the title "Your Eminence" followed by his name. For example, "Your Eminence, Cardinal Brown." 

4. Pope: When addressing the Pope, it's appropriate to use the title "Your Holiness." For example, "Your Holiness, Pope Francis."

In more informal settings, it's appropriate to simply use "Father" or "Reverend" when addressing priests, and "Bishop" or "Cardinal" when addressing higher-ranking clergy. Ultimately, it's important to be respectful and courteous when addressing Catholic clergy.