The governing system of the Vatican City State under the Fundamental Law of the Vatican City State of 2023

Pope Francis's 2023 reform of the Vatican City State's Fundamental Law, driven by 'the needs of our time,' marked a significant shift in its governing structure. The study reveals that while the Vatican remains an absolute monarchy with the Pope holding full sovereignty, the reform introduced changes to the Pontifical Commission for the Vatican City State, allowing for the inclusion of lay members alongside clergy. This adaptation reflects the Vatican's evolving role as both a guarantor of the Holy See's independence and a modernized entity in the international arena. The research employed historical-legal and dogmatic-legal methods, analyzing legal sources and literature to characterize the reforms and their implications.

Romanko, A. (2024). The governing system of the Vatican City State under the Fundamental Law of the Vatican City State of 2023. Journal of Modern Science, 60(6), 813–827. https://doi.org/10.13166/jms/197003