College of Cardinals

American  

noun

1. the chief ecclesiastical body of the Roman Catholic Church, electing and advising the pope and comprising all of the cardinals of the church.

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College of Cardinals British  

noun

1. RC Church the collective body of cardinals having the function of electing and advising the pope

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Example Sentences

Following Pope Francis's death, the next Pope will be chosen by the College of Cardinals, who will gather for a tradition known as the conclave.

From BBC

As the College of Cardinals meets at the Vatican in the coming weeks to elect Francis’ successor, Gomez, a mere archbishop, will stay home.

From Los Angeles Times

This is when the College of Cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City for the conclave.

From Los Angeles Times

The College of Cardinals will meet in conclave in the Sistine Chapel to debate and then vote for their preferred candidates until a single name prevails.

From BBC

The dean of the College of Cardinals has 15 to 20 days to summon the cardinals to Rome once the Pope is buried.

From BBC