21. Traveljournals.net - Government Of Holy See (Vatican City) form holy see (Vatican City) local long form Santa Sede (Stato della Citta delVaticano) local short form Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano). government type http://www.traveljournals.net/countries/government.asp?c=vt

22. Holy See (Vatican City) Government 2002 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Clima holy see (Vatican City) government 2002 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate,Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/holy_see_/holy_see__government.html

2002 INDEX Country Ranks DEFINITIONS Introduction ... People Government Gov. Leaders Flags Economy Communications ... [TOP] Holy See (Vatican City) Government - 2002 http://www.greekorthodoxchurch.org/wfb2002/holy_see_/holy_seegovernment.html SOURCE: 2002 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Country name conventional long form: The Holy See (State of the Vatican City) conventional short form: Holy See (Vatican City) local short form: Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano) local long form: Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano) Government type ecclesiastical Capital Vatican City Administrative divisions none Independence 11 February 1929 (from Italy) National holiday Coronation Day of Pope JOHN PAUL II, 22 October (1978) Constitution Apostolic Constitution of 1967 (effective 1 March 1968) Legal system NA Suffrage limited to cardinals less than 80 years old Executive branch chief of state: Pope JOHN PAUL II (since 16 October 1978) head of government: Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo SODANO (since 2 December 1990) cabinet: Pontifical Commission appointed by the pope elections: pope elected for life by the College of Cardinals; election last held 16 October 1978 (next to be held after the death of the current pope); secretary of state appointed by the pope

23. Holy See - About Canada - Parliament, Government & Law About Canada Parliament, government Law. The government Canada is a constitutionalmonarchy and a federal state with a democratic system of government. http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/canadaeuropa/holysee/aboutcanada8-en.asp

Français Contact Us Help Search ... News from Canada The Government ... Canada and Europe share a long and distinguished history of similar democratic values, institutions and rights. While our government systems may differ, our common approach to foreign policy and security issues, as well as our history together of promoting peace, stability and democracy, continues to serve as a model for many countries throughout the world. (Visit Canada Europa for more about a number of legal agreements currently in place between Canada and the countries of Europe.) Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a federal state with a democratic system of government. The Parliament of Canada, in Ottawa, consists of the House of Commons, whose 301 members are elected, and the Senate, whose 105members are appointed. On average, Members of Parliament are elected every four years. The Prime Minister, who normally is the leader of the party with the largest number of seats in the House of Commons, is the head of Parliament. The Prime Minister appoints some 25 members of Parliament as ministers who make up the Cabinet. The Cabinet develops government policy and is responsible to the House of Commons. Headed by Cabinet, the Government of Canada performs its duties through the intermediary of the federal departments and agencies, boards, commissions and state-owned corporations ... more.

24. Holy See (Vatican City) 1995 - Introduction Geography People Government Economy holy see (Vatican City) 1995 Introduction Geography Population government EconomyCommunications Transportation Military Issues Maps Flags. http://www.immigration-usa.com/wfb/1995/holy_see_vatican_city/

MAIN INDEX Country Ranks Maps Flags ... [TOP] Holy See (Vatican City) 1995 http://www.theodora.com/wfb/1995/wfb1995/holy_see_vatican_city/index.html SOURCE: 1995 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - http://www.theodora.com/wfb/1995/holy_see_vatican_city/index.html Photius Coutsoukis Revised 09-Aug-02

25. Holy See (Vatican City) 1994 - Introduction Geography People Government Economy holy see (Vatican City) 1994 Introduction Geography Population government EconomyCommunications Transportation Military Issues Maps Flags. http://www.immigration-usa.com/wfb/1994/holy_see_vatican_city/

MAIN INDEX Country Ranks Maps Flags ... [TOP] Holy See (Vatican City) 1994 http://www.theodora.com/wfb/1994/wfb1994/holy_see_vatican_city/index.html SOURCE: 1994 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK Please put this page in your BOOKMARKS - - - - - http://www.theodora.com/wfb/1994/holy_see_vatican_city/index.html Photius Coutsoukis Revised 09-Aug-02

26. Government Country Reports On The UN Standard Rules - Holy See Profiles. holy see download 'government Reports on the UN Standard Rules'as a PDF file (600k) © Dimitris Michailakis 1997. Permanent http://www.independentliving.org/standardrules/UN_Answers/HolySee.html

homepage Government Action on Disability Policy A Global Survey Part II - Government Replies as Country Profiles Holy See download 'Government Reports on the UN Standard Rules' as a PDF file Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See (8 May 1996) Join discussion: Compliance with UN Standard Rules General policy The officially recognized disability policy in Holy See is expressed in law and in guidelines adopted by the Government. The emphasis - in descending scale - is on: individual support, accessibility measures and anti-discrimination law. The Government has not done anything to initiate or support information campaigns conveying the message of full participation. Legislation The rights of persons with disabilities are protected by general legislation. The institutional mechanism adopted to protect the rights of persons with disabilities is due process (legal remedy through courts), while non-judicial mechanisms include a Governmental body (administrative). Medical and other health care is guaranteed by law to persons with disabilities. Accessibility There are rules to ensure accessibility of the build environment requiring that public places and housing are made accessible. Accessibility in the build environment is observed by a national authority. Access to public places has been promoted by the Government in order to facilitate accessibility in the build environment. Technical factors is the most difficult obstacle when planning to build accessible environments.

27. Holy See (Vatican City)Government - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Na holy see (Vatican City) government Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, NaturalResources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population, Social http://www.photius.com/wfb/wfb1999/holy_see_/holy_see__government.html

Government Geography People Economy Communicat's ... [TOP] Holy See (Vatican City) Government Country name: conventional long form: The Holy See (State of the Vatican City) conventional short form: Holy See (Vatican City) local long form: Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano) local short form: Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano) Data code: VT Government type: monarchical-sacerdotal state Capital: Vatican City Independence: 11 February 1929 (from Italy) National holiday: Installation Day of the Pope (John Paul II), 22 October (1978) Constitution: Apostolic Constitution of 1967 (effective 1 March 1968) Legal system: NA Suffrage: limited to cardinals less than 80 years old Executive branch: chief of state: Pope JOHN PAUL II (since 16 October 1978) head of government: Secretary of State Archbishop Angelo Cardinal SODANO (since 2 December 1990) cabinet: Pontifical Commission appointed by the pope elections: pope elected for life by the College of Cardinals; election last held 16 October 1978 (next to be held after the death of the current pope); secretary of state appointed by the pope election results: Karol WOJTYLA elected pope Legislative branch: unicameral Pontifical Commission Judicial branch: none; normally handled by Italy

28. Holy See (Vatican City) Government 2000 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Clima holy see (Vatican City) government 2000 Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate,Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, Population http://www.photius.com/wfb2000/countries/holy_see/holy_see_government.html

1999 INDEX 1996 INDEX Introduction Geography ... Population Government Economy Communicat's Transportation Military ... [TOP] Holy See (Vatican City) Government 2000 Country name: conventional long form: The Holy See (State of the Vatican City) conventional short form: Holy See (Vatican City) local long form: Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano) local short form: Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano) Data code: VT Government type: monarchical-sacerdotal state Capital: Vatican City Independence: 11 February 1929 (from Italy) National holiday: Installation Day of the Pope (John Paul II), 22 October (1978) Constitution: Apostolic Constitution of 1967 (effective 1 March 1968) Legal system: NA Suffrage: limited to cardinals less than 80 years old Executive branch: chief of state: Pope JOHN PAUL II (since 16 October 1978) head of government: Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo SODANO (since 2 December 1990) cabinet: Pontifical Commission appointed by the pope elections: pope elected for life by the College of Cardinals; election last held 16 October 1978 (next to be held after the death of the current pope); secretary of state appointed by the pope election results: Karol WOJTYLA elected pope Legislative branch: unicameral Pontifical Commission Judicial branch: none; normally handled by Italy

29. Background Notes On The Holy See the Vatican. Finally, in 1929, the Italian government and the holy Seesigned three agreements resolving the dispute A treaty recognizing http://www.usembassy.it/usembvat/Files/background.htm

BACKGROUND NOTES ON THE HOLY SEE (updated July 2002) Profile People and History Government and Institutions Foreign Relations ... Travel and Business Information (back to index PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: The Holy See (State of the Vatican City) Geography and People Area: 0.439 sq. km. (109 acres). Population: 870. Ethnic groups: Italian, Swiss, other. Languages: Italian, Latin, various others. Literacy: 100%. Work force: 3,000 lay workers (reside outside the Vatican). Government Type: Papacy; ecclesiastical governmental and administrative capital of the Roman Catholic Church Independence: Lateran Pacts regulating independence and sovereignty of The Holy See signed with Italy on February 11, 1929. Suffrage: Limited to Cardinals less than 80 years old. Economy Budget: Revenues (1999)$175.5 million; expenditures (1999)$175 million. Industries: printing and production of few mosaics and staff uniforms; worldwide banking and financial activities. (back to index PEOPLE AND HISTORY Almost all of Vatican City's 870 citizens live inside the Vatican's walls. The Vatican includes high dignitaries, priests, nuns, and guards as well as about 3,000 lay workers who comprise the majority of the work force.

30. The Holy See (State Of The Vatican City), The Holy See (State Of The Vatican Cit The holy see (State of the Vatican City) government,The holy see (State of the Vatican City) economy. http://zhenghe.tripod.com/v/vaticancity/facts2.html

NOTE!!! The 2003 Edition of My World Atlas is now underway. Come back often, as many new features will be added. As always, My World Atlas contains more information than the CIA World Factbook!!! Please Note: Due to open heart surgery, there was no 2002 version of My World Atlas. If you would like to help support the Atlas (and help me with some medical bills) click on the box to the right to donate a dollar or more towards maintaining this site. Thank-you. SITE NAVIGATION HOME COUNTRIES A-D COUNTRIES E-K COUNTRIES L-R ... ADD YOURSELF TO THE ATLAS! COUNTRY NAVIGATION INTRODUCTION GEOGRAPHY PEOPLE GOVERNMENT ... LETTERS AND PICTURES The Holy See (State of the Vatican City) Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano) Be a part of the atlas. Click here for details! var site="sm2dreamthedream" zhenghe @one-planet.org GOVERNMENT Country name: conventional long form: The Holy See (State of the Vatican City) conventional short form: Holy See (Vatican City) local long form: Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano) local short form: Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano) Government type: monarchical-sacerdotal state Capital: Vatican City Independence: 11 February 1929 (from Italy) National holiday: Installation Day of the Pope (John Paul II), 22 October (1978)

31. WorldSwitch.com - Vatican City, The Holy See - Cities, Government, Reference family of Web Sites, Back to Vatican City, Vatican City, Reference,CIA World Fact Book, government, Cities, Global Gazeteer Vatican City, http://www.worldswitch.com/Countries/Vatican City/Reference.html

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32. CFFC SEE CHANGE We believe that the holy see, the government of the Roman Catholic church, shouldparticipate in the UN in the same way as the world's other religions do—as http://www.seechange.org/bluebottom5c.htm

Hundreds of organizations and thousands of people worldwide have initiated a campaign to change the status of the Roman Catholic church at the United Nations. Concerned that the church has flown in under UN radar by calling itself the Holy See, we have called on the Secretary-General to review the church's current status as a Non-member State Permanent Observer. We believe that the Holy See, the government of the Roman Catholic church, should participate in the UN in the same way as the world's other religions do—as a non-governmental organization. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AT THE UNITED NATIONS: CHURCH OR STATE? WHAT STATUS DOES THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HAVE AT THE UN? The Holy See is a Non-member State Permanent Observer at the United Nations. This rarely-used designation gives it some of the privileges of a state, such as being able to speak and vote at UN conferences. No other religion is granted this elevated status. Other religions participate in the UN like most other non-state entitiesas nongovernmental organizations. Because UN conferences operate on consensus, the ability to disagree with the majority consensus has significant power. The Holy See was not invited to participate in the UN. The Holy See initiated requests to be recognized as a state in international bodies. No vote was ever taken on the Holy See's presence at the UN by the General Assembly.

33. Sign On To The “See Change” Campaign While the holy see—the government of the Roman Catholic church—has made positivecontributions through the United Nations to peace and justice, this should http://www.seechange.org/Petition.htm

Sign on to The "See Change" Campaign Your support may help to: Save Women's Lives Preserve Religious Freedom Reverse the AIDS/HIV Pandemic Change the Holy See's status at the UN When this petition is complete, please return it to: The "See Change" Campaign, 1436 U Street, NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20009, USA. Dear Secretary-General Annan, As a UN Non-member State Permanent Observer, the Holy See often enjoys unique status as a voting partner with countries at UN conferences. Granting governmental privileges to what is in reality a religious body is questionable statecraft. While the Holy See—the government of the Roman Catholic church—has made positive contributions through the United Nations to peace and justice, this should not be used to justify granting the status of a state to a religious institution. Governmental participation in the UN should be reserved to actual states. The world's religions have been well represented through non-governmental organizational status. With NGO status, the Roman Catholic church would be able to continue its participation in the UN—like the World Council of Churches—without ambiguity or privilege. We call upon you to open an official review of the Holy See's status at the UN. When this petition is complete, please return it to: The "See Change" Campaign, 1436 U Street, NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20009, USA.

34. Inside The Vatican: The Holy See the holy see is primarily the diocese of Rome, presided over by its bishop, thepope, but the meaning has widened to include the central government of the http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/11/1118_vaticandiplomacy.html

Sign up for our free e-mail newsletter Also see: Today's Top Stories This Story E-mail this story Sponsored in part by Inside the Vatican : The Holy See National Geographic Television Special Airs in the U.S. on PBS Page seven of eleven World leaders are drawn to the Vatican not because of its emerging economy or potential trade benefits. They come because they want to make personal contact with Pope John Paul II, the spiritual leader of more than one billion Catholics worldwide. His undeniably influential role in the fall of communism and his tireless efforts for peace, give him great stature on the world stage. But his stands on issues like birth control and abortion, Third World debt, and religious freedom have made him controversial as well. U.S. President George W. Bush presents Pope John Paul II with a gift following their meeting at the pope's country retreat, Castel Gandolfo, July 23, 2001. More News Diary of the Planet The Environment Travel National Geographic Today Special Series Digital Lifestyles: feature by Sony EarthPulse National Geographic Out There ... Mount Everest Expedition Critics contend that on some issues he is too theologically conservative for the times, but the steady parade of world leaders has made it plain that he is a man to be reckoned with. There are few experiences, even for a world leader, as daunting as being escorted through the elaborate halls of the Apostolic Palace. Along the way, thousands of years of history and power make their impression before the leader even lays his eyes on the pope.

35. Inside The Vatican: for our free email newsletter, Also see Today's Top every morning After the Mass,the holy Father receives in dealing with the Communist government and was http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2001/11/1118_vaticanphotographer.html

Sign up for our free e-mail newsletter Also see: Today's Top Stories This Story E-mail this story Sponsored in part by Inside the Vatican The Pope's Day National Geographic Television Special Airs in the U.S. on PBS Page four of eleven Photo Gallery of John Paul II: Go>> For the past 45 years, he has covered almost every aspect of papal life. Pope John Paul II spends a quiet moment in his private chapel. Photograph by James L. Stanfield, circa 1985 Photo Gallery of John Paul II: Go>> More News Diary of the Planet The Environment Travel National Geographic Today Special Series Digital Lifestyles: feature by Sony EarthPulse National Geographic Out There ... Mount Everest Expedition If the Vatican is defined by the personalities within it, then no one defines it more than Pope John Paul II. Arturo's coverage, whether on one of the pope's international trips or on one of his endless days in the Vatican, provides comprehensive proof. Source: Excerpt from Inside the Vatican, a National Geographic Special that airs in the United States on PBS and is available from the National Geographic Store as a book and a home video.

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38. Teaching Jobs holy see (Vatican City) government Country name conventional long form The holysee (State of the Vatican City) conventional short form holy see (Vatican http://worldfacts.globalesl.net/index.phtml?ctryID=vt&cat=4

39. Page 1 The holy see serves as the supreme organ of government of the Catholic Church, 2 with the Pope designated as its head in the Code of Canon Law. http://www.crlp.org/pub_art_holysee.html

Online Bookstore Domestic Factsheets International Fact Sheets Shadow Reports ... Trends in Reproductive Rights: East Central Europe The Holy See at the United Nations: An Obstacle to Women's Reproductive Health and Rights August 2000, Item: B005 Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Endnotes The Roman Catholic Church is uniquely positioned to influence international policy-making. It speaks on issues of concern for its religious followers in numerous nations around the world. At the international level, the Roman Catholic Church uses its distinctive position at the United Nations to affect a wide range of global issues, including international economic development, women's status, population, and family planning. Although the Roman Catholic Church pursues many admirable strategies towards poverty eradication and economic development, it undermines its own advocacy on these issues by taking positions that run counter to the equality and empowerment of women - one half of the world's people. This briefing paper calls into question the legitimacy of the Holy See's status as a Non-Member State Permanent Observer and illustrates how this status is used to obstruct women's sexual and reproductive health and rights. The Holy See's status at the UN entitles it to many of the same privileges enjoyed by governments. Yet, the Holy See lacks a traditional citizenry of its own. The Holy See speaks at the UN not as a nation-state addressing the pressing concerns of its citizens, but as a religion seeking to exert its version of morality on Catholics and non-Catholics alike. All of the other religions of the world are entitled only to the limited privileges of non-governmental organizations within the UN. The Roman Catholic Church therefore enjoys a unique degree of international political leverage typically reserved for governments.

40. Government : Holy See (Vatican City) holy see (Vatican City) local long form Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano)local short form Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano) Data code VT government http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/GeogHist/geography/gov/govcountries/V/vatica

Holy See (Vatican City) Country name: conventional long form: The Holy See (State of the Vatican City) conventional short form: Holy See (Vatican City) local long form: Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano) local short form: Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano) Data code: VT Government type: monarchical-sacerdotal state National capital: Vatican City Independence: 11 February 1929 (from Italy) National holiday: Installation Day of the Pope, 22 October (1978) (John Paul II) note: Pope John Paul II was elected on 16 October 1978 Constitution: Apostolic Constitution of 1967 (effective 1 March 1968) Legal system: NA Suffrage: limited to cardinals less than 80 years old Executive branch: chief of state : Pope JOHN PAUL II (Karol WOJTYLA; since 16 October 1978) head of government: Secretary of State Archbishop Angelo Cardinal SODANO (since NA 1991) cabinet: Pontifical Commission appointed by Pope elections: pope elected for life by the College of Cardinals; election last held 16 October 1978 (next to be held after the death of the current pope); secretary of state appointed by the pope

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