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Papal gentleman

A papal gentleman, also called a Gentleman of His Holiness, is a lay attendant of the pope and his papal household in Vatican City. Papal gentlemen serve in the Apostolic Palace near St. Peter's Basilica in ceremonial positions, such as escorting dignitaries during state visits and other important occasions. It is a local name for the old court position of valet de chambre. To be appointed is an honor. The appointee is an unpaid volunteer.[1]

  1. ^ Noonan, Jr., James-Charles (1996). The Church Visible: The Ceremonial Life and Protocol of the Roman Catholic Church. Viking. p. 196. ISBN 0-670-86745-4.

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Gentiluomo di Sua Santità German Gentilhombre de Su Santidad Spanish Jentelmen Kepausan ID Gentiluomo di sua santità Italian Cavalheiro Papal Portuguese Папский дворянин Russian Hans helighets gentlemän Swedish

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