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													U.S.-Holy See Relations													The Holy See is the universal government of the Catholic Church and operates from Vatican City State, a sovereign, independent territory. The Pope is the ruler of both Vatican City State and the Holy See. The Holy See, as the supreme body of government of the Catholic Church, is a sovereign juridical entity under international law. The United States andThe Holy See is the universal government of the Catholic Church and operates from Vatican City State, a sovereign, independent territory. The Pope is the ruler of both Vatican City State and the Holy See. The Holy See, as the supreme body of government of the Catholic Church, is a sovereign juridical entity under international law. The United States and the Holy See consult and cooperate on international issues of mutual interest, including human rights, peace and conflict prevention, poverty eradication and development, environmental protection, and inter-religious understanding. Since his inauguration, Pope Francis has acted as a global advocate for human dignity and justice, placing particular emphasis on the moral imperative of caring for the poor and marginalized. The United States and the Holy See enjoy a positive relationship that serves to amplify a global message of peace, freedom, and justice. The United States and the Holy See work together on shared priorities, such as promoting religious freedom and combating human trafficking.Collapse U.S.-Holy See Relations															Read more about U.S.-Holy See Relations																												International Organizations													The Holy See and the United States both are members of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The Holy See also is an observer to a number of international organizations of which the United States is a member, including the United Nations, Organization of American States, and World Trade Organization.Integrated Country Strategies
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HighlightsMarch 13, 2024
On the Anniversary of the Election of His Holiness Pope Francis
February 13, 2024
Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Minkara Travels to France, Germany, Italy, The Holy See, and Austria
October 27, 2023
Assistant Secretary O’Brien’s Travel to Malta, Italy, the Vatican, and the United Kingdom
October 13, 2023
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Holy See Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin
September 25, 2023
Under Secretary Zeya’s Travel to Rome, the Vatican, Palermo, and Warsaw
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