Template:Infobox Christian leader/doc

This template may be used to summarize information about a particular Christian leader, usually at the top of an article. For popes, coptic popes, antipopes, and cardinals, see the type parameter section below.

Basic usage
The infobox may be added by pasting the template as shown below into an article and then filling in the desired fields. Any parameters left blank or omitted will not be displayed. The type parameter may be either left blank, or set to  or   or   or. For more details, see the type parameter section below.



Type parameter
For popes, cardinals, antipopes, and coptic popes, add the type parameter 

Parameters
resting_place_coordinates coordinates of grave or similar; if known precisely. Use Coord with |display=inline,title


 * Fields elected and appointed are mutually exclusive.
 * Fields profession and previous_post are mutually exclusive.
 * Field term (which gives "In Office") is alternative to "enthroned"/"began"/"term_start" and it disables "ended"/"term_end". It can be used to show in one line the description of the period (e.g. |term=1466–1471 ). It can be also used to list multiple terms, separated by a new-line (e.g.  |term=1466–1471 1488–1490  ).