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Izazovi diplomacije Svete Stolice
Challenges of Holy See diplomacy

Author(s): Iko Skoko, Davorka Topić-Stipić
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Politics and religion
Published by: Filozofski fakultet Sveučilišta u Mostaru
Keywords: Diplomacy; Holy See; Catholic Church; Second Vatican Council; Vatican City State; State Secretary; apostolic delegates

Summary/Abstract: This paper gives a short overview of the beginning of diplomacy activities with the special emphasis on Holy See diplomacy. It also shows differences between Holy See or Apostolic See and Vatican City State. The authors explain special position the Catholic Church has, as well as its position in international relations. Holy See, as a legal expression of the Catholic Church, has international and legal subjectivity. We shall see which State Body establishes and maintains relations with different states and international associations through Department for states relations.

  • Issue Year: 3/2014
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 50-68
  • Page Count: 19
  • Language: Croatian