Motto:- "Pacem Christi in Regno Christi"
National Anthem:- Noi vogliam Dio, Vergine MariaRoyal Anthem:- Inno e Marcia Pontificale
BACKGROUND
The Sacred Ecclesiastical State (Latin: Sacris Status Ecclesiasticus; Italian: Sacro Stato Ecclesiastico) is both a sovereign Absolute Theocracy and the centre of the Catholic faith. It is based in southern Albion. With 2.6 million inhabitants it is among the smallest nations in Albion and Mundus.
The nation recognises the Pope, as elected by the Papal conclave, as its Head of State who has the final overall say over matters of policy. While this is the case the day to day non-religious management of the nation falls to the Papal Legate who is an official appointed by the Pope. Unlike many nations the Ecclesiastical State has often been governed by those who have not been born within its borders.
The Ecclesiastical State dates back to early Christianity and is the main episcopal see of Latin and Eastern Catholic adherents around the globe. The nation is centred around the Vatican and is made up of a large city known as Celestis and then a significant rural area that in days gone by was primarily used to provide the huge numbers of staff in the Vatican with their needs. The Catholic faithful around the world believe that Saint Peter first travelled south from Vanora and into Midaranye where he established a Christian centre (Antioch TBD). This has since fallen into ruins. From there he crossed the Kyne and lived for some time in Corinth (TBD-Marseille???). Finally he landed in southern Albion and established the foundation of a Church there that grew into the Vatican. It is thought Peter was executed in around 64-68 AD.
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.
Government Type:- Unitary absolute monarchy under an ecclesiastical and elective theocracy
Population:-:- 2,602,339
Capital City:- Celestis
Demonym:- Celestian
ECONOMY
Currency:- Celestian lira (₤)
GDP per Capita (Nominal):- $61,766
Unemployment Rate:- 2.1%
Main Industries:- Tourism, Wine, Stamps, religious memorabilia
PEOPLE
Official Languages:- Latin
Religions:- 96.2% Celestian Catholicism, 3.8% Other
Average Life Expectancy:- 80.4 yrs (Male) 85.3 yrs (Female)
HDI:- 1
GOVERNMENT
Head of State:- Pope Pope John Francis I (born Peter Rosenblaum in Vanora)
Head of Government:- Legate Sophron Campo (from Neuva Ardia)
Name of Legislative Body:- State Council