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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 papal household or pontifical household (usually not capitalized in the media and other nonofficial use, [1] Latin: Pontificalis Domus), called until 1968 the Papal Court (Aula Pontificia), [2] consists of dignitaries who assist the pope in carrying out particular ceremonies of either a religious or a civil character.
By the term "Curial Institutions" is meant the units of the Roman Curia. The Offices of the Roman Curia are the Prefecture of the Papal Household, the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff and the Camerlengo of Holy Roman Church (Praedicate evangelium, Article 12).
Other titles like "Papal Vicar", "Vicar General", and also several titles of nobility, such as "count" or even "prince" were used. However, throughout the history of the Papal States, many warlords and even bandit chieftains controlled cities and small duchies without having received any title from the Pope of the day.
Prefecture of the Papal Household; A. Assistant to the papal throne; C. Cursores apostolici; G. Grand Master of the Sacred Apostolic Hospice; M. Master of the Horse; P.
The Prefecture of the Papal Household is responsible for the organization of the papal household, audiences, and ceremonies (apart from the strictly liturgical part). One of Pope Francis's goals is to reorganize the Curia to prioritize its role in the church's mission to evangelize.
Papal States (754–1870) Annates; ... Papal household. Papal Gentleman; Prefecture of the Pontifical Household; Foreign relations. Section for Relations with States;
The coat of arms was designed and adopted when he was consecrated as Bishop on 6 January 2013 and modified when Francis succeeded Benedict in March 2013. As he is no longer a member of the Papal Household, his coat of arms no longer includes that of Pope Francis. Adopted 2023 Escutcheon 7-pointed star above the draconian serpent. Motto