There is also the Roman inquisition, or what is now called The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (which was originally The Sacred Congregation of the Universal Inquisition).

This one was founded by Pope Paul III in 1542, and its duty is to "protect the Church from heresy". It is involved in activities such as reading theological tracts for inaccuracies, and condemning priests for heresy.

It is currently headed by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger.