First Observations on the New Fundamental Law for Vatican City State

Abstract

The article analyzes the new Fundamental Law of the Vatican State, issued by Pope Francis, highlighting its ratio, reasons for continuity and the main changes compared to the previous text dating back to 2000. The analysis is also carried out taking into account the obligations of international law recently contracted by the Vatican State, which tend to reduce the absolute powers of its governing bodies, leading to a different understanding of the nature of the small Pope’ State.