Camerlengo

/ˌkæm.ərˈleŋ.ɡoʊ/ noun

Definition

A papal official who oversees the financial and administrative affairs of the Catholic Church, especially during a papal vacancy.

Etymology

Italian from 'camera' (chamber) + 'lengo.' The chief official of the papal treasury and church administration, responsible for managing the Church's resources and governance.

Kelly Says

The Camerlengo is basically the CEO of the Catholic Church when the Pope dies—they literally run the entire organization and guard the papal seal until a new Pope is elected!

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