Inter praecipuas apostolici ministerii

Inter praecipuas apostolici ministerii (Latin pronunciation: [ˈin.ter preˈt͡ʃi.pu.as a.posˈto.li.t͡ʃi mi.nisˈte.ri.i]) was a papal bull issued by Pope Clement XII, on 17 December 1737, establishing that whoever was appointed Patriarch of Lisbon was to be elevated to the rank of cardinal in the next consistory.

Others like the Patriarch of Venice used to be made cardinals in the consistory following their appointment, but only by tradition.

After the Second Vatican Council, cardinals turn non-electors upon reaching the age of 80.

The last time this privilege was used was for Manuel Clemente, appointed Patriarch of Lisbon in May 2013.

Because José da Cruz Policarpo, former Patriarch, was still under 80, Clemente was not made a cardinal in the next consistory in February 2014.