College of Cardinals
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The College of Cardinals, also called the Sacred College of Cardinals, is the body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church. As of 16 June 2026, there are 241 cardinals, of whom 117 are eligible to vot
Cardinals in red vestments during the funeral mass for Pope Francis in 2025.
Saint Peter's Basilica facade, Rome, Italy
Giovanni Battista Re
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Giovanni Battista Re is an Italian Catholic prelate who has served as Dean of the College of Cardinals since 2020. He was made a cardinal in 2001 and served as prefect of the Congregation for Bishops
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…College of Cardinals Collegium Cardinalium Catholic Church Leadership Dean Giovanni Battista Re since 18 January 2020 Vice-Dean Leonardo Sandri since 18 January 2020 Protopriest Michael Michai Kitbunchu since 14 December 2016 Protodeacon Dominique…
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re officiates the funeral mass for Pope Francis in 2025.