curia

• Órgão administrativo central que governa a Igreja Católica Romana, incluindo seus diversos departamentos e tribunais.

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

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1. Central administration of the Roman Catholic ChurchC1formal

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

   Administração central da Igreja Católica 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.