Curia Romana

[ roh-mey-nuh, -mah- ]
/ roʊˈmeɪ nə, -ˈmɑ- /

noun Roman Catholic Church.

the body of congregations, offices, permanent commissions, etc., that assist the pope in the government and administration of the church.

Origin of Curia Romana

< Medieval Latin, Latin: literally, (the) Roman curia