curia
/ˈkjʊriə/
noun
- The administrative and judicial departments of the Roman Catholic Church, especially the papal curia in the Vatican.
- Decisions from the curia affect Catholics around the world.
- He worked in the curia as a canon lawyer.
- The papal curia helps the Pope govern the Catholic Church.
- In ancient Rome, a division of the people, or the building where such a group met.
- Each curia in ancient Rome had its own religious rites.
- Citizens gathered at the curia to discuss public matters.
- The Roman Senate often met in the curia building.
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