Sacred Ecclesiastical State

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Sacred Ecclesiastical State

Motto:- "Pacem Christi in Regno Christi"

National Anthem:- Noi vogliam Dio, Vergine Maria
Royal Anthem:- Inno e Marcia Pontificale

BACKGROUND

The Sacred Ecclesiastical State (Latin: Sacris Status Ecclesiasticus; Italian: Sacro Stato Ecclesiastico), commonly known as Celestis is a sovereign Absolute Theocracy in southern Albion. With 12.6 million inhabitants it is among the smallest nations in Albion and the Council of Albion in terms of population and total area. Its capital and largest city is Celestis.

It is an ecclesiastical state (a type of theocracy) ruled by the Bishop of Celestis – the Pope. The highest state functionaries are all Catholic clergy of various national origins. Since the creation of the Catholic Church, they have generally resided at the Apostolic Palace within what is now the Pomerium Sacrae, although at times residing instead in the Aventine Palace just east of the Vatican or elsewhere.

The Ecclesiastical State is distinct from the Holy See (Latin: Sancta Sedes), which dates back to early Christianity and is the main episcopal see of Latin and Eastern Catholic adherents around the globe. The independent nation-state, on the other hand, came into existence in 754 AD. According to the terms of the treaty, the Holy See has "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction over the territory".

Since its creation, the Ecclesiastical State has become a major religious and cultural centre for Albion and the global, housing sites such as St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums, as such Celestis is home to some of the world's most famous paintings and sculptures. Throughout much of its history, the Ecclesiastical State has dealt with numerous crises, including the rise of liberalism, socialism and efforts for a secular democracy. Despite its struggles, the Ecclesiastical State throughout the 20th century saw rapid development politically, socially and economically, despite its size it stands as one of the most developed and wealthy states in Albion, owing to pragmatic and technocratic economic policy.

Today, the Ecclesiastical State has the Xth largest economy in the world. As an advanced economy the country is home to high human development and life expectancy. Despite its size, the country plays a major role in regional and global cultural, political, religious and diplomatic affairs.

Government Type:- Unitary absolute monarchy under an ecclesiastical and elective theocracy
Population:-:- 12,602,339
Capital City:- Celestis
Demonym:- Celestian

ECONOMY

Currency:- Celestian lira (₤)
GDP per Capita (Nominal):- $61,766
GDP per Capita (PPP):- $98,014
Unemployment Rate:- 2.1%
Main Industries:- Financial Services, Gambling, Tourism

PEOPLE

Official Languages:- Latin and Italian
Religions:-  96.2% Celestian Catholicism, 3.8% Other
Average Life Expectancy:- 89.4 yrs
HDI:- 1

GOVERNMENT

Sovereign:- Pope Peter II
Secretary of State:- Cardinal Angelo Voiello
President of the Governorate:- Cardinal Gustav Strauss

Name of Legislative Body:- Pontifical Commission

Celestis - The Eternal City

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Miragliano - The Proud City

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Pope of the Celestian Catholic Church

The Pope (Latin: Papa) is the Bishop of Celestis and the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church and sovereign of the Ecclesiastical State. The importance of the Celestian bishop is largely derived from his role as the traditional successor to Saint Peter, to whom Jesus gave the keys of Heaven and the powers of "binding and loosing", naming him as the "rock" upon which the church would be built. The current pope is Peter II, who was elected on 13 March 2013, succeeding Benedict XVI.

The office of the Pope is the papacy. His ecclesiastical jurisdiction, the Diocese of Celestis, is often called "the Holy See" or "the Apostolic See", the latter name being based upon the belief that the Bishop of Celestis is the successor of Peter the Apostle. The pope is also the supreme political leader of the Ecclesiastical State and head of the Ecclesiastical Government.

The papacy is one of the most enduring institutions in the world and has had a prominent part in world history. The popes in ancient times helped in the spread of Christianity and the resolution of various doctrinal disputes. Popes continue to play a role of secular importance in Albion as the sovereign political leaders of the Ecclesiastical State, this also includes interfaith dialog and charitable work.

Popes have always exercised a large amount of temporal powers, it was not until the renaissance and the modern era, that their powers began to expand with the formation of the state in human development. In 754 AD, the area of modern Ecclesiastical State was founded, where the Pope has absolute power, making the Pontiff one of the most powerful political offices. Over the centuries, papal claims of spiritual authority have been ever more firmly expressed, culminating in 1877 with the proclamation of the dogma of papal infallibility for rare occasions when the pope speaks ex cathedra—literally "from the chair (of Saint Peter)"—to issue a formal definition of faith or morals.

The official list of titles of the pope, in the order in which they are given in the Annuario Pontificio, is:

Bishop of Celestis, Vicar of Jesus Christ, Successor of the Prince of the Apostles, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church, Primate of the Ecclesiastical State, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Celestian Province, Sovereign of the Ecclesiastical State, Supreme Secretary of the Magisterium, Supreme Secretary of the Blessed Consistory, Servant of the servants of God.

The best-known title, that of "Pope", does not appear in the official list, but is commonly used in the titles of documents, and appears, in abbreviated form, in their signatures.

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Policies and Stances

Abortion: Illegal
Adultery: Illegal
Age of Consent: 16 years of age
Age of Majority: 18 years of age
Anti-Discrimination Laws: Ecclesiastical Law prohibits the discrimination against persons on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, religious convictions, national origins, race, ethnicity, age, economic status, social status, or physical limitations.
Artificial Insemination: Illegal
Assisted Suicide: Illegal
Bestiality: Illegal
Birth Control: Illegal. Natural family planning is instead strongly encouraged by the state for couples seeking to limit how many children they have.
Childcare: Daycare provided free of charge for children too young to attend school if all parents are fully employed (working for pay for 30 hours or more per week).
Concealed Carry of Firearms: Yes.
Death Penalty: No
Divorce: No, only through an annulment process.
Double Jeopardy: Allowed in cases when there is new and compelling evidence against the accused.
Drinking Age: 18
Driving Age: 18
Drug Laws: Illegal
Education: Free for all citizens at the primary and secondary levels. Furthermore, the state fully funds the seminary educations of all individuals seeking to become Catholic priests. Also, the state provides financial aid to college students in the forms of scholarships and low-interest loans.
Eminent Domain: Legal for public purposes with fair compensation for property owners.
Equal Pay for Equal Work: Yes
Felony Disenfranchisement: Illegal
Flag Desecration: Desecration of the National flag and Catholic imagery is illegal and highly taboo.
Freedom of Organisation: Legal.
Freedom Assembly: Legal
Freedom of the Press: Controlled by the government. Small media outlets do exist.
Freedom of Movement: Legal. Visas required for foreign visitors unless stipulated by treaty.
Freedom of Religion: Legal
Freedom of Speech: Legal. Though condemnation of the Reigning Pontiff is considered highly offensive and contrary to Eccesiastical Society. Law enforcement will sight such person(s) with infractions, even arresting said person(s)
Gambling Age: 18 years.
Gender Laws: ES recognizes two genders. Male and female
Gun Laws: 18 year olds may apply for a gun licence which includes a medical and background checks as well as having attended a gun safety course.
Homosexuality in the Military: Allowed, but open discussions of sexuality in the military (including heterosexuality and homosexuality) are considered improper. Only chaplains, in a religious context, are allowed to discuss sexuality openly in the armed forces.
Human Cloning: Illegal
In Vitro Fertilization: Illegal
Marriageable Age: 18 years. 16 years with parental consent.
Military Conscription: Yes, all men and women aged 18-25 years of age, who possess Ecclesiastical Nationality or Ecclesiastical Citizenship must serve for a designated amount of time in the Ecclesiastical Army, or the Ecclesiastical Civil Defence Force.
Minimum Wage: Yes
Parental Leave: Yes, paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers preceding and after the birth of a child or children. The parents themselves choose how they wish to split the 24 weeks of paid leave that they collectively receive. The state incurs the losses that businesses suffer as a result of this policy.
Polygamy/Polyandry/Group Marriage: Illegal
Pornography: Illegal
Prostitution: Illegal
Race: Racial discrimination is prohibited in all areas of life.
Reproductive Rights: Women's reproductive rights include the following: freedom from coerced sterilization and contraception; the right to access good-quality reproductive healthcare; and the right to education and access in order to make free and informed reproductive choices.
Same-sex Marriage: Illegal
Sex Reassignment Surgery: Illegal
Sex Toys: Legal for adults but strictly regulated and heavily taxed.
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Anyone who knowingly carries such an infection is required to disclose that information to any potential sexual partners; otherwise, consent by that partner to participate in sexual activity is considered invalid, and the carrier of the infection can be charged with sexual assault; All STI and HIV/AIDS Medication is covered by Health insurance.
Smoking Age: 18.
Sodomy Laws: Illegal
State Religion: Celestian Catholicism
Stem Cell Research: Embryonic stem cell research is illegal, but using other kinds of stem cells for research is legal
Taxation: Corporate tax: 0%; Individual (min): 0%; Individual (max): 0%; VAT or GST or Sales tax: 0%
Trial by Jury: No
Torture: Illegal
Universal Healthcare: Private comprehensive healthcare for all citizens (medical, pharmaceutical, dental, hospital).
Voting age: No (Government is wholly unelected)
Women's Rights: Discrimination based on gender identity is prohibited.
Working Age: 18 years with certain exceptions.
Working Week: 40 hours for wage laborers with overtime work allowed.

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Currency of the Ecclesiastical State: Corona (Crown)[1]

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1.	Courtesy of Achkaerin