curia

• Nombre propio que designa el órgano administrativo central que gobierna la Iglesia católica romana, incluidos sus diversos dicasterios, tribunales y oficinas.

A proper noun referring to the central administrative body that governs the Roman Catholic Church, including its various departments and tribunals.

incontable · nombre propio

1. Central administration of the Roman Catholic ChurchC1formal

   The administrative body and judicial institutions that assist the Pope in governing the Roman Catholic Church.

   Curia romana

   • The Curia handles the daily operations of the Vatican.
   • Cardinals from around the world serve in the Roman Curia.
   • The Curia issued a new directive on liturgical practices.