Italian Papacy

The Italian Papacy refers to the period when the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, was based in Italy, primarily in Rome. Historically, the Vatican, an independent city-state within Rome, has been the spiritual and administrative center of Catholicism. This Italian association shaped church culture, politics, and influence for centuries, with many Popes originating from Italy. While the Papacy is a global religious office, its Italian roots remain significant culturally and historically, influencing both religious practices and worldly affairs in Italy and beyond.