Apostolic Chancery

The Apostolic Chancery is a department of the Vatican responsible for preparing and managing official documents issued by the pope, such as papal bulls, rescripts, and other formal communications. It ensures these documents are correctly drafted, signed, and sealed, maintaining the authority and authenticity of papal declarations. Historically, it served as the official office for issuing these documents, but its functions are now integrated into the Apostolic Signatura and other Vatican offices. Essentially, it acts as the administrative office safeguarding the proper issuance of important papal writings.