How close is a “Gentleman to the Pope” to the Pope? Is this like his butler, or is it an honorific title given to someone who has done charity work or something?
Never heard of them before but I suppose it is like Ladies in Waiting, a sort of honorific title.
It is an honorific title given to someone who is allowed to volunteer his services as an usher at papal events for a brief period each year.
A “gentiluomo” is most definitely NOT a member of the papal household.