2007-05-21 13:07:41 · 2 answers · asked by hindsight2020612 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pope
Cardinal
Archbishop
Bishop
Priest
Deacon
Layman
Altar Server
Faithfuls or the congregations
2007-05-21 13:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by Rallie Florencio C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Government
Absolute elective3 monarchy - Sovereign Pope Benedict XVI
- Secretary of State Tarcisio Cardinal Bertone
- Governor Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo
The Pope is ex officio head of state and head of government of Vatican City. He is simultaneously and primordially the bishop of the Diocese of Rome, and Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. The term Holy See expresses the totality of his governance and pastoral ministry. His official title with regard to Vatican City is Sovereign of the State of the Vatican City.
The papacy is a non-hereditary, elective monarchy, chosen by the College of Cardinals. The pope is also technically an absolute monarch, meaning he has total legislative, executive and judicial power over the Vatican City. He is the only absolute monarch in Europe.
The pope is elected for a life term in conclave by cardinals under the age of 80. His principal subordinate government officials for Vatican City are the Secretary of State, the President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, and the Governor of Vatican City.
2007-05-21 20:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋