noun
- Plural of camerlengo; a cardinal or official who manages the finances and temporal affairs of the Roman Catholic Church, especially during a papal vacancy.
Usage: ecclesiastical; formal; also spelled camerlingos
Examples
- The camerlengos oversee the Church's financial operations during the interregnum.
- Historical records show that camerlengos held significant administrative power in the Vatican.
- The college of camerlengos manages papal property and assets.