PATRIARCHAL OFFICE OF STATE The Patriarchal Office of State is responsible for the administration of the titular temporal patrimony of the Stato Pontificio (United Roman-Ruthenian Church) under the provisions of international law pertaining to customs of sovereign entities. It operates as part of the Pontifical Secretariat. Divisions within the Office of State Imperial Vice Chancery of Italy Charged with the authentication and processing of official documents, in cooperation with the Pontifical Chancery. Roman Citizenship Honours Office Charged with maintaining the unified honours system of the Stato Pontificio. Rescript on the Granting Authority of Titles of Nobility and Other Honours Pontifical Post Charged with shipping duties in furtherance of the mission of the Church.   [Curia] [Main Page]     DISCLAIMER, LEGAL, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICES