PONTIFICAL SECRETARIAT The Secretariat is the principal administrative office of the Patriarchal Curia. Headed by the First Archdeacon as Prefect, it is also responsible for diplomatic and external affairs and official media. It is divided into the following sections, each led by a Secretary: First Section - General Affairs Offices responsible for the general administration of the Curia. Primary Offices Chancery Office of the Archdeacon Camera Secreta Public Affairs Communications Patriarchal Aerarium Councils, Commissions, and Committees Second Section - State Affairs Offices responsible for administration of matters pertaining to the temporal patrimony of the Patriarchate. Primary Offices Office of State Honours Office Pontifical Postal Service Document Office (Pontifical Bulls, Brevets, and Briefs) Stephenian Archives Third Section - Diplomatic Affairs Responsible for diplomatic relations with states and organisations. Identity and Passport Cards   [Curia] [Main Page]     DISCLAIMER, LEGAL, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICES