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The [[Roman Curia]] is considered to be where the Pope is, with the Chancery, Tribunals, and officials whom he employs in the Government of the Catholic Church.  

The [[Roman Curia]] is considered to be where the Pope is, with the Chancery, Tribunals, and officials whom he employs in the Government of the Catholic Church.  

   

   

''In exercising supreme, full, and immediate power in the universal Church, the Roman pontiff makes use of the departments of the Roman Curia which, therefore, perform their duties in his name and with his authority for the good of the churches and in the service of the sacred pastors. CHRISTUS DOMINUS, 9.'' <ref> [http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/index.htm The Roman Curia] </ref>

''In exercising supreme, full, and immediate power in the universal Church, the Roman pontiff makes use of the departments of the Roman Curia which, therefore, perform their duties in his name and with his authority for the good of the churches and in the service of the sacred pastors. CHRISTUS DOMINUS, 9.'' <ref>[http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/index.htm The Roman Curia]</ref>

The Roman Curia includes the Secretariat of State, nine Congregations, three Tribunals, 11 Pontifical Councils, and other main offices.  

The Roman Curia includes the Secretariat of State, nine Congregations, three Tribunals, 11 Pontifical Councils, and other main offices.  

== The papal garrison ==

== The papal garrison ==

[[Image:Sistine.jpg|right|thumb|Michelangelo, The Last Judgement]]

[[Image:Sistine.jpg|right|thumb|Michelangelo, The Last Judgement]]

The visitors to Rome, who pose for a photograph in front of the [[Swiss]] soldiers on guard at the gates of [[Vatican City]], are familiar with the history of these troops who take an oath of loyalty to the Pope. The Swiss Guards' official date of birth is January 22nd, 1506.  

The visitors to Rome, who pose for a photograph in front of the [[Swiss]] soldiers on guard at the gates of [[Vatican City]], are familiar with the history of these troops who take an oath of loyalty to the Pope. The Swiss Guards' official date of birth is January 22, 1506.  

Every day they are engaged in mounting guard at the entrances to the Apostolic Palace and in the [[Sistine Chapel]]. However, the most important meeting is the one which takes place in the Vatican every year on May 6th, on the occasion of the "Swearing in" of the new recruits.

Every day they are engaged in mounting guard at the entrances to the Apostolic Palace and in the [[Sistine Chapel]]. However, the most important meeting is the one which takes place in the Vatican every year on May 6, on the occasion of the "Swearing in" of the new recruits.

== See also ==

== See also ==

[[Category: Religion]]

[[Category:Religion]]

[[Category: Christianity]]  

[[Category:Christianity]]  

[[Category: Catholic Church]]

[[Category:Catholic Church]]