The College of Cardinals was established in AD 1059. It is the body of all the Cardinals in the [[Catholic Church]]. The College of Cardinals elects new popes and advises the pope when needed. Unlike most colleges, admission to the College of Cardinals is limited to senior Catholic clergymen. The College offers only graduate degrees in theology, philosophy and church history, as all members have already completed an undergraduate education. The working language of the College of Cardinals is [[Latin]].