2007-04-20 15:04:52 · 5 answers · asked by Lacuna Coil 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The pope technically holds the position of the head of state of the nation of Vatican City, the smallest country in the world. While the Holy See obviously sends someone else to attend gatherings such as the General Assembly to the United Nations and has other priests and cardinals handle the day to day affairs, the pope does dictate the policy of Vatican City. Vatican City came about in the late 1920's when the Catholic Church was wary of the influence of the Italian government on church affairs- and this was right before Mussolini came to power although prior to his formation of the Axis with Hitler he had good relations with the Pope.
2007-04-20 16:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most political.
2007-04-20 22:09:30 · answer #2 · answered by God!Man aka:Jason b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To some I guess. He's influential though.
2007-04-20 22:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a head of state, yes.
Cheers :-)
2007-04-20 22:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by chekeir 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That church has got ALOT of MONEY!
Alot!
What do you think?
Ditto............
2007-04-20 22:12:11 · answer #5 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋