Camerlengo (Catholic Church)

A Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church is an official in the papal household who takes care of the property and money of the Holy See. He is always a cardinal as set by the apostolic constitution Pastor bonus of 1988.^[1][2][3][4]

Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church Camerlengo di Santa Romana Chiesa
Coat of arms of Kevin Farrell, Cardinal Camerlengo
Incumbent Cardinal Kevin Farrell since 14 February 2019
Papal household
Style	His Eminence
Member of	Roman Curia Council of Cardinals
Reports to	The Pope
Appointer	The Pope
Term length	Appointment of a new Pope
Formation	1147
First holder	Jordan of S. Susanna
Deputy	Vice camerlengo

Before the 15th century, the Camerlengo was not necessarily a cardinal.^[2]

When there is no Pope in office (sede vacante), the Camerlengo runs the daily work of the Holy See and helps to prepare for a new pope.^[4] His coat of arms is used on the Church’s coat of arms during this time.^[2][3]

The current Camerlengo is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who was chosen on 14 February 2019 by Pope Francis.^[5]

Related pages

• Roman Curia
• Vatican
• Archbishop