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Camerlengo (plural:camerlenghi,Italian for "chamberlain") is an Italian title of medieval origin.[1] It derives from the lateLatincamarlingus, in turn coming through theFrankishkamerling, from the Latincamerarius which meant "chamber officer" (generally meaning "treasure chamber").
Camerlengo has been used in thepapal court for the following official positions:
Some other positions in the papal court were formerly termedpapal chamberlains. Although usually given as an honorary award, the position involved some duties. Laity receiving this honor are now calledPapal Gentlemen, whileclergy are typically appointed as a "Chaplain of His Holiness", a form ofmonsignor.
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