I doubt the RC church will ever let this distinction go. Even if just observer status at the UN, it gives it the cred of a nation in some geo-political circles with oversees missions, diplomats and such. While the RC church is still legitimately huge, this allows it to cast an even larger flex on everything.
I doubt the RC church will ever let this distinction go. Even if just observer status at the UN, it gives it the cred of a nation in some geo-political circles with oversees missions, diplomats and such. While the RC church is still legitimately huge, this allows it to cast an even larger flex on everything.
Oh definitely. Vatican City is in an enviable situation all things considered.