Collegio dei Cardinali (College of Cardinals)

The Collegio dei Cardinali, or College of Cardinals, is a prestigious body of senior officials in the Roman Catholic Church. Comprising cardinals, who are appointed by the pope, this college advises the pope on church matters and is primarily responsible for electing a new pope when the papacy is vacant. The college also assists in governing the Church and managing its affairs. Its members often hold significant leadership roles within the Catholic hierarchy, and their collective decisions influence the spiritual and administrative direction of the global Church.