Camerlengo
Camerlengo (plural: "camerlenghi", Italian for "Chamberlain") is an Italian title of medieval origin. It derives from the late Latin "camarlingus", in turn coming, through the Frankish "kamerling", from the Latin " camerarius", which meant "chamber officer" (generally meaning "treasure chamber"). Description. Camerlengo has been used in the Papal court for the following official positions: Some other positions in the Papal court were formerly termed "Papal chamberlains". Although usually given as an honorary award, the position involved some duties. Laymen receiving this honor are today called Papal Gentlemen, while clergymen are typically appointed "Chaplain of His Holiness", a form of Monsignor