camerlengo
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Etymology
Origin of camerlengo
1615–25; < Italian camerlingo < Germanic; akin to Old High German chamarlinc chamberlain
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No cause of death was announced in a statement released by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo who will lead the church until a new pope is named.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2025
Normally, the camerlengo has the role of officially confirming the pope's death, traditionally by tapping his head three times with a small silver hammer and calling out his name.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2022
During that period, known as the “sede vacante,” or “empty See,” the camerlengo, or chamberlain, runs the administration and finances of the Holy See.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2021
In fact, the plotter is the camerlengo himself.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 8, 2020
As cardinal camerlengo, he announced, 'We believe we have a pope.'
From The Saracen: The Holy War by Shea, Robert
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