| Role | Highest authority of the Catholic Church |
| Type | Religious governing body |
| Leader | |
| Members | Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops and other high-ranking officials • Appointed by the Pontifex Maximus |
| Location | |
| Divisions | Doctrine and Faith • Council of Missions • Office of Interfaith Dialogue |
| Headquarters | |
| Controversies | Expansionism • Interference in secular affairs |
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