Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State
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The Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State is the legislative body of Vatican City. It consists of Cardinals appointed to five year terms by the pope.[1]
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]
The Commission is led by a president, currently Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo of Italy. In addition to his legislative role, the president is delegated executive authority for the state by the pope.
[edit] Members
- Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo, President
- Cardinal Angelo Sodano
- Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re
- Cardinal José Saraiva Martins
- Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran
- Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino
- Cardinal Attilio Nicora [3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Pope John Paul II (26 November, 2000). Fundamental Law of Vatican City State. Vatican City State. Retrieved on 2007-08-12.
- ^ Legislative and executive bodies. Vatican City State. Retrieved on 2007-08-12.
- ^ Vatican City State. Vatican City State. Retrieved on 2007-08-12.
[edit] External links
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