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'''The Holy See''', from the Latin: Sancta Sedes, Holy Chair; the see of the [[Pope]], the bishop of [[Rome]]. It is the central government of the [[Catholic]] Church (The authority, jurisdiction, and governmental functions associated with the papacy). | '''The Holy See''', from the Latin: Sancta Sedes, Holy Chair; the see of the [[Pope]], the bishop of [[Rome]]. It is the central government of the [[Catholic]] Church (The authority, jurisdiction, and governmental functions associated with the papacy). | ||
| − | The Pope governs the Catholic Church through the Roman Curia. The Holy See maintains formal diplomatic relations with 175 sovereign states, the European Union, and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Also there are special relations with Russian Federation, (Mission with an Ambassador) and the Organization for the Liberation of Palestine (OLP), (Office with a Director). | + | The Pope governs the Catholic Church through the Roman Curia. The Holy See maintains formal diplomatic relations with 175 sovereign states, the [[European Union]], and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Also there are special relations with [[Russia| Russian]] Federation, (Mission with an Ambassador) and the Organization for the Liberation of Palestine (OLP), (Office with a Director). |
| − | The Holy See is a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). It participates also in various International Intergovernmental Organizations and Bodies, and in various Regional Intergovernmental Organizations and Bodies. | + | The Holy See is a member of the International [[Atomic Energy Agency]] (IAEA) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). It participates also in various International Intergovernmental Organizations and Bodies, and in various Regional Intergovernmental Organizations and Bodies. |
Among others The Holy See is also a permanent observer of the following groups: | Among others The Holy See is also a permanent observer of the following groups: | ||
Revision as of 00:41, May 23, 2007
The Holy See, from the Latin: Sancta Sedes, Holy Chair; the see of the Pope, the bishop of Rome. It is the central government of the Catholic Church (The authority, jurisdiction, and governmental functions associated with the papacy).
The Pope governs the Catholic Church through the Roman Curia. The Holy See maintains formal diplomatic relations with 175 sovereign states, the European Union, and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Also there are special relations with Russian Federation, (Mission with an Ambassador) and the Organization for the Liberation of Palestine (OLP), (Office with a Director).
The Holy See is a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). It participates also in various International Intergovernmental Organizations and Bodies, and in various Regional Intergovernmental Organizations and Bodies.
Among others The Holy See is also a permanent observer of the following groups:
United Nations (UN)
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Organization of American States (OAS)
World Trade Organization (WTO)
The Roman Curia
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. [1]
The Roman Curia includes the Secretariat of State, nine Congregations, three Tribunals, 11 Pontifical Councils, and other main offices.
One of the major Curial institutions is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, which oversees Catholic church doctrine.
External links
- VATICAN CITY
- Holy See Catholic Encyclopedia.
- Vatican Museums Online
