The dean of the College of Cardinals presides over the College of Cardinals in the Catholic Church, serving as primus inter pares. The position was established in the 12th century. He always holds the
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Pope Benedict XVI, Berlin – 2011 cropped
Hyancinthe Rigaud Portrait Cardinal de Bouillon FXD
Portret van kardinaal Nicolò Acciaioli Nicolaus S.R.E. diaconus cardinalis accianolis florentinus , RP P 1909 4277
Pope Gregory XII
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Pope Gregory XII, born Angelo Corraro, Corario, or Correr, was head of the Catholic Church from 30 November 1406 to 4 July 1415. Reigning during the Western Schism, he was opposed by the Avignon claim
Portrait of Gregory XII as Gregory I by van Gent and Berruguete (c. 1476, Ducal Palace, Urbino)
