The Holy See's Diplomacy: Scope, Methods, Actors, and Goals
The article explores the Holy See's multifaceted diplomacy, emphasizing its distinct identity from the Vatican City State, and details its unique methods, actors, and goals. Unlike typical states, the Holy See's diplomacy is rooted in theological and juridical principles rather than nation...
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| Tipo de documento: | Recurso Electrónico Artigo |
| Idioma: | Inglês |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2024
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The jurist
Ano: 2024, Volume: 80, Número: 2, Páginas: 527-569 |
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| Resumo: | The article explores the Holy See's multifaceted diplomacy, emphasizing its distinct identity from the Vatican City State, and details its unique methods, actors, and goals. Unlike typical states, the Holy See's diplomacy is rooted in theological and juridical principles rather than national interests. Its influence is felt primarily beyond the confines of its geographic jurisdiction rather than normal states that wield more power within their borders, and it focuses on moral authority rather than military or economic power. Papal diplomacy is characterized by its universal, religious, and humanitarian nature, and it seeks to influence international relations through the power of persuasion. The Holy See enjoys a sui generis status under international law, enabling it to engage in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, including at the United Nations, where it enjoys status as permanent observer. The article shows how these unique structural elements shape how the Holy See engages the world diplomatically, focusing on global humanitarian and moral issues and advocating for non-violence, human rights, and social justice. Certain diplomatic tools play to the Holy See's strengths such as mediating and facilitating peaceful resolution to international conflicts, based on its neutral and moral stances. The article showcases how the Holy See uses its actors—including a global network of local churches and centralized institutions like the pope, the Roman Curia, the Secretariat of State, and various papal legates—to create conditions conducive to the Church's mission, promoting human dignity, religious freedom, and the cooperative effort of peoples across the globe. |
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| Obras secundárias: | Enthalten in: The jurist
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1353/jur.2024.a945241 |