Head of the Church
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Head of the Church

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The Bishop of Rome holds a position unlike any other in Christendom: not merely the highest-ranking prelate but the Vicarius Christi, whose pronouncements on matters of faith bind every Catholic ruler and kingdom whether they welcome them or not. We cultivate this authority as much through spiritual relationship as through institutional power, presenting ourselves as the father of all the faithful rather than simply their ecclesiastical superior, which gives rivals pause before they choose open confrontation with the See of Rome. This dual standing as institutional head and spiritual father generates a continuous religious influence across Europe and makes antagonizing us a costly act for any ruler who depends on the loyalty of Catholic subjects.

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Is or was Papal States
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  1. Agriculture
  2. Windmill
  3. Ranching
  4. Horse-Riding
  5. Feudalism
  6. Head of the Church

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