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"The Holy See is the universal government of the Catholic Church and operates from Vatican City State, a sovereign, independent territory. The Pope is the ruler of both Vatican City State and the Holy See. The Holy See, as the supreme body of government of the Catholic Church, is a sovereign juridical entity under international law."
https://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/3819.htm
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Power?
Sanctuary against criminal prosecution?
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