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While the Vatican has had diplomatic relations with Israel since 1993, it does not endorse a theological basis for the support of the state. [11] [12] [13] Diplomatically, the Vatican views Israel's ambassador as a representative of Israel and not of the Jewish people, and if he accompanies a religious delegation, the Jewish religious leaders present must be Israeli citizens.
The Holy See, for its part, ratified the Agreement and its Protocol on 7 March 1994, and the State of Israel was notified of such ratification on 10 March 1994. Also on that date, upon the completion of the exchange of diplomatic notices regarding the ratification of the treaty, it entered into force in international law. [ 1 ]
The head of the nunciature is the Apostolic Nuncio to Israel, who is the holder of a diplomatic position within the Holy See and acts as nuncio (ambassador) of the Holy See to Israel. The office's work takes place in the broader backdrop of Holy See–Israel relations that have evolved considerably since 1994.
The Holy See [7] [8] (Latin: Sancta Sedes, lit. 'Holy Chair [9] ', Ecclesiastical Latin: [ˈsaŋkta ˈsedes]; Italian: Santa Sede [ˈsanta ˈsɛːde]), also called the See of Rome, Petrine See or Apostolic See, [10] is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and the Vatican City State. [11]
White flag with a version of the coat of arms of the Holy See between the figures of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. 1300s: Banner of Pope Boniface VIII: 1510s: Banner of Pope Leo X: 1520s: 1520s: Flag used by papal military strategist Jacopo Pesaro: 1540s: Banner of Pope Paul III: 1669–1771: Flag for Papal Ships: Flag with Christ on the cross ...
Israel: 1993: See Holy See–Israel relations. Holy See–Israel relations have officially existed since 1993 with the adoption of the fundamental agreement between the two parties. However, relations remain tense because of the non-fulfillment of the accords giving property rights and tax exemptions to the Church. Jordan: 1994
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The flag of Vatican City is also referred as the flag of the Holy See. [2] The Holy See, which governs Vatican City, has ecclesiastical jurisdiction over the worldwide Catholic Church . As a result, the flag is also a symbol of Catholic faith or identity, and is sometimes displayed at Catholic churches .