College of Cardinals

Body of all cardinals of the Catholic Church College of Cardinals Collegium CardinaliumCatholic ChurchLeadershipDeanGiovanni Battista Re since 18 January 2020 Vice-DeanLeonardo Sandri since 18 January 2020 ProtopriestMichael Michai Kitbunchu since 14 December 2016 ProtodeaconDominique Mamberti since 28 October 2024 Seats242 (118 eligible to vote)John Paul II: 39 (4)Benedict XVI: 58 (17)Francis: 145 (97)ElectionsVoting systemAppointment for life by the popeRulesCardinals below the age of 80 may vote in the conclave to elect a pope Cardinals in red vestments during the funeral mass for Pope Francis in 2025. Part of a series on theCatholic ChurchSt. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City Overview Pope: Leo XIV Hierarchy History (timeline) Theology Liturgy Sacraments Mary Background Jesus Christ Crucifixion Resurrection Ascension Early Christianity Peter Paul Fathers History of the Catholic Church History of the papacy Ecumenical councils Magisterium Four Marks of the Church One true church Apostolic succession History of Catholic theology Organisation Holy See Roman Curia College of Cardinals Ecumenical councils Episcopal polity Latin Church Eastern Churches Canon law TheologiesDoctrine God T