Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State
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The Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State (Latin: Pontificia Commissio pro Civitate Vaticana, Italian: Pontificia Commissione per lo Stato della Città del Vaticano) is the legislative body of Vatican City.[1] It consists of a president, who also holds the title of President of the Governorate of Vatican City State and serves as the head of government of Vatican City, as well as seven other cardinals appointed by the pope for five-year terms.[1]
Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State | |
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Type | |
Type | |
Leadership | |
Fernando Vérgez Alzaga since 1 October 2021 | |
Seats | 8 |
Elections | |
Appointment by the Pope | |
Last election | 11 July 2018[citation needed] |
Meeting place | |
Palace of the Governorate | |
Website | |
Official website |
The Pontifical Commission was created in 1939 by Pius XII. Laws and regulations proposed by the Commission must be submitted to the Pope through the Secretariat of State prior to being made public and taking effect.[1] Laws, regulations, and instructions enacted by the Commission are published in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis.[2]