Papal Sovereignty Quotes

The Vatican has to strike a difficult balance between running a country and running a religious institution.

Out of the Roman States there is no country where I am Pope except the United States.

The Vatican is the last absolute monarchy on earth.

It was in the Papal States that I studied the Roman Question. I traveled over every part of the country; I conversed with men of all opinions, examined things very closely, and collected my information on the spot.

I have as much authority as the Pope, I just don't have as many people who believe it.

The Vatican is a dagger in the heart of Italy.

Vatican City is a bit overrated in my opinion - no offence to the Vatican.

Already a third and more of England is in the hands of the Pope. There cannot be two temporal sovereigns in one country; either Edward [Edward III] is King or [Pope] Urban is king. We make our choice. We accept Edward of England and refute Urban of Rome.