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Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State

NamePontifical Commission for Vatican City State
Coa PicCoat of arms of the Holy See.svg
Session RoomRoma-villa.jpg
House TypeUnicameral
Leader1 TypePresident
Leader1Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo
Members7
Last Election1Selection by the Pope
Meeting PlacePalace of the Governorate

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The Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State (Italian: 'Pontificia Commissione per lo Stato della Città del Vaticano') is the legislative body of Vatican City. It consists of Cardinals appointed to five year terms by the pope.

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. Laws, regulations, and instructions enacted by the Commission are published in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis.

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.


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