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In a world where empires have risen and fallen, borders shifted, and sovereignty evolved, one polity has remained remarkably constant: the Holy See. What is it — a sovereign subject of international law or the supreme authority of the Catholic Church? How does it relate to the Vatican City State, negotiate treaties, receive ambassadors, and hold permanent observer status at the United Nations while preserving moral authority? This work presents a novel analysis of the debate on the Holy See’s international legal status, distinguishing it from the Church and Vatican City, examining UN Resolution 58/314, and drawing on over 160 sources and rare archival materials to reveal contemporary multilateral practice.
Price: $320.00
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill | Nijhoff
Series: Legal Aspects of International Organizations
Publication Date:
16 July 2026
ISBN: 9789004759794
Format: Hardcover
Tommaso Di Ruzza, Ph.D. (University of Roma Tre), is an international lawyer and adviser to governments, organisations, and private entities. He held senior roles in the Holy See (Vatican City), most recently as Director of the Financial Information Authority, and has authored works including The Roman Question (OUP, 2020).
Osvaldo Neves de Almeida, Ph.D. (Pontifical University of the Holy Cross), is a consultor to the Secretariat of State of the Holy See (Vatican City), II Section for Relations with States and International Organisations. Formerly Desk Officer for UNGA Committees II and VI, he has authored articles on intellectual property rights, trade, and human rights.