The Holy See in International Law and the United Nations (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004759794)

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The Holy See in International Law and the United Nations

$320.00

The Holy See in International Law and the United Nations

$320.00
Format: Hardcover
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In a world where empires have risen and fallen, borders shifted, and sovereignty evolved, one polity has remained remarkably constant: the Holy See. What is it -- a sovereign subject of international law or the supreme authority of the Catholic Church? How does it relate to the Vatican City State, negotiate treaties, receive ambassadors, and hold permanent observer status at the United Nations while preserving moral authority? This work presents a novel analysis of the debate on the Holy See's international legal status, distinguishing it from the Church and Vatican City, examining UN Resolution 58/314, and drawing on over 160 sources and rare archival materials to reveal contemporary multilateral practice.

Author: Tommaso Di Ruzza,Osvaldo Neves de Almeida
ISBN-10: 9004759794
ISBN-13: 9789004759794
Publisher: Brill Nijhoff
Language: English
Published: 11/19/2026
Pages: 828
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.03lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.10w x 1.81d
By Tommaso Di Ruzza
By Tommaso Di Ruzza
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Tommaso Di Ruzza, Ph.D. (Roma Tre University), is an international lawyer and adviser to governments, international organisations, and private entities. He held senior roles in the Holy See (Vatican City), most recently as Director of the Financial Information Authority, and has authored works including The Roman Question (OUP, 2020). Osvaldo Neves de Almeida, Ph.D. (Pontifical University of the Holy Cross), is a consultor to the Secretariat of State of the Holy See (Vatican City), II Section for Relations with States and International Organisations. Formerly Desk Officer for UNGA Committees II and VI, he has authored articles on intellectual property rights, trade, and human rights.

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