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11-693: Former dicasteries The Prefecture of the Papal Household ( Preffetura della Casa Pontificia ) is the office in charge of the Papal Household , a section of the Roman Curia that comprises the Papal Chapel ( Cappella Pontificia ) and the Papal Family ( Familia Pontificia ). The position of prefect has been vacant since Archbishop Georg Gänswein concluded his service on 28 February 2023. According to

22-848: A term of five years. The Prefecture runs the Apostolic Palace , containing the Papal Apartments , and the Villa Barberini in the town of Castel Gandolfo . The Papal Chapel has a membership that includes the Cardinals , the Patriarchs , the Archbishops who head departments of the Roman Curia, and the secretaries of the Congregations . The Papal Family has lay members as well as clergy. Among

33-905: Is the name of some departments in the Roman Curia of the Catholic Church . Pastor bonus (1988) includes this definition: By the word "dicasteries" are understood the Secretariat of State , Congregations, Tribunals, Councils and Offices, namely, the Apostolic Camera , the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See and the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See . Under

44-609: The Preacher to the Papal Household , since 1980 Raniero Cantalamessa , who was made a cardinal in 2020. The Papal Family also includes those who look after the Pope's daily household affairs, such as those who actually keep house and cook for him, including those who may act as his butler. Dicastery A dicastery ( / d ɪ ˈ k æ s t ə r i / ; from Greek : δικαστήριον , romanized :  dikastērion , lit.   'law-court', from δικαστής , 'judge, juror')

55-854: The 1967 reforms of Pope Paul VI , the Prefecture has competence for matters that once belonged to several offices that have been suppressed: the Ceremonial Congregation, the offices of the Majordomo, the Master of the Chamber, and the Master of the Sacred Apostolic Palaces, and the Heraldic Commission for the Papal Court. It is headed by a Prefect, assisted by a Regent, each of whom serves for

66-581: The Economic Affairs of the Holy See 41°54′11″N 12°27′30″E  /  41.90302°N 12.45842°E  / 41.90302; 12.45842 Former dicasteries The Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See was an office (a technical category of dicastery ) of the Roman Curia , erected on 15 August 1967, and entrusted with overseeing all the offices of the Holy See that manage finances, regardless of their degree of autonomy. The prefecture did not manage finances itself, but instead audited

77-674: The Holy Father. It is also responsible for arranging Pontifical ceremonies - except liturgical celebrations - as well as the Spiritual Retreat of the Holy Father, the College of Cardinals and the Roman Curia. In addition, the Prefecture oversees the appropriate arrangements required each time the Holy Father leaves the Apostolic Palace to visit the city of Rome or travel within Italy. Created by

88-661: The Vatican: It is the task of the Prefecture of the Papal Household to coordinate the services of the Antechamber and to organize the official audiences granted by His Holiness to Heads of State, Heads of Government, Governmental Ministers and other dignitaries, as well as to Ambassadors who come to the Vatican to present their Letters of Credence. The Prefecture takes care of the preparations for all audiences - private, special and general - and visits from those who are formally received by

99-407: The balance sheets and budgets of the offices that do. It then prepared and published annually a general financial report. It had to be consulted on all projects of major importance undertaken by the offices in question. The Vatican Bank , which does not manage property of the Holy See, was not overseen by the Prefecture. This prefecture was also distinct from the Administration of the Patrimony of

110-796: The ecclesiastics who have membership are other high officials of the Roman Curia, but also all apostolic protonotaries , Honorary Prelates and Chaplains of His Holiness , while the lay members include all Gentlemen of His Holiness , the Commandant of the Papal Swiss Guard and the Counsellors of the State of Vatican City . The Papal Family includes among its members the Theologian of the Pontifical Household , since 2005 Father Wojciech Giertych , and

121-473: The new structure of the Roman Curia created by Praedicate evangelium ( effective since 5 June 2022), the former congregations and pontifical councils are replaced with dicasteries. As of 2022, there are sixteen dicasteries: [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] This Catholic Church –related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Prefecture for

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