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The government of Vatican City has a unique structure. The Pope is the sovereign of the state. Legislative authority is vested in the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, a body of cardinals appointed by the Pope for five-year periods. Executive power is in the hands of the President of that commission, assisted by the General Secretary and Deputy General Secretary. The state's foreign relations are entrusted to the Holy See's Secretariat of State and diplomatic service. Nevertheless, the pope has both absolute power in the executive, legislative and judicial branches over Vatican City. He is currently the only absolute monarch in Europe. (from Wikipedia)
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Is Vatican City presently a country with a monarchy?
Yes, the Vatican is a principality ruled by the Pope who is a lay prince or an elected theocratic monarchy.
What is unique about Vatican City?
The Vatican is the smallest independent country in the world and the only absolute monarchy in Europe.
Is the Vatican City an autocratic country?
No, it is a monarchy ruled by the Bishop of Rome, namely the Pope.
Who created Vatican City?
Vatican City was created by the Lateran Treaty in 1929 between the Italian monarchy and Pope Pius IX as an independent nation. Prior to that, the Vatican was simply part of the city of Rome and before that it was part of the Papal States.
When did Vatican City become an absolute monarchy?
The Vatican became an independent country with the pope as the head of state in 1929 with the signing of the Lateran Treaty.
What country is totally monarchy ruled in 2008?
Vatican City Brunei Swaziland Saudi Arabia
What is the Vatican republic?
The Vatican is not a republic, it is a monarchy with the pope as the head of state.
Did Vatican City always have a monarchy government?
The Catholic Church has been a monarchy ever since Our Lord appointed Peter as the head of his new Church. For hundreds of years the Pope was the absolute monarch of the Papal States that were ruled from Rome. The Pope lost the Papal States during the reunification of Italy. The Vatican at that time was simply a neighborhood in Rome where the Church was headquartered. In 1929 the Lateran Treaty was signed between the papacy and the Italian government. At that time the Vatican was recognized as an independent country - a city state. So, Vatican City has been ruled as a monarchy since 1929.
When did the Vatican City become an absolute monarchy?
The Catholic Church has been a monarchy ever since Our Lord appointed Peter as the head of his new Church. For hundreds of years the Pope was the absolute monarch of the Papal States that were ruled from Rome. The Pope lost the Papal States during the reunification of Italy. The Vatican at that time was simply a neighborhood in Rome where the Church was headquartered. In 1929 the Lateran Treaty was signed between the papacy and the Italian government. At that time the Vatican was recognized as an independent country - a city state. So, Vatican City has been ruled as a monarchy since 1929.
What countries still use absolute monarchy?
Brunei, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Swaziland, Vatican City.
Who controlled the Vatican City after the unification of Italy?
The Vatican became just a neighborhood in Rome controlled by the Italian monarchy until the signing of the Lateran Treaty in 1929 when it became an independent country.
What is the primary form if government of Vatican City?
It is a monarchy. As an independent country, the pope is the head of state. However, an appointed president and vice president are charged with the day to day running of the Vatican.
