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===19th through 21st centuries===

The new Papal State continued on relatively undisturbed for the remainder of the 19th century, gradually being recognized by most nations internationally besides [[Caphiria]]. Throughout the course of the century, the various parts of the 1815 Concordat unfolded as agreed upon, and the Papal State's administrators gradually accommodated its budget as tribute and taxes drew down over the course of the century. The agreement allowed the Pope greater flexibility to focus on international affairs and religious concerns rather than domestic Levantine political issues, increasing the overall reach of the Papacy in a century of significant missionary activity. These peaceful decades came to an end during the [['97 Rising]]. Though the Papal State was largely unaffected for most of the conflict, and remained neutral on the political issue of the [[Red Interregnum]], it came under assault in the final days of the war by the secular, socialist [[Urcean Republic]]. The Republic's National Guard seized control of the Papal State during the [[Siege of Urceopolis]], but not before the [[Pope]] was able to flee to allied lines outside the city. The seizure of the State led to a number of defections and condemnations of republicanism and played a role in the collapse of the Republic. The Pope was restored to the city on 19 November, entering it with [[Patrick III of Urcea|King Patrick III]], whom the Pope crowned as King in [[St. Peter's Archbasilica]] that night. The restored Papal State resumed its peaceful existence following the conflict. Over the course of the 20th century, as airline travel became more common, the Papal State became a massive tourism destination, greatly increasing domestic revenue. In the 21st century, it remains one of the great religious and tourist centers of the world, and the Pope regularly uses his realm as a site of peace discussions and global conferences on matters of concern.

==Government==

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 ===19th through 21st centuries===
+The new Papal State continued on relatively undisturbed for the remainder of the 19th century, gradually being recognized by most nations internationally besides [[Caphiria]]. Throughout the course of the century, the various parts of the 1815 Concordat unfolded as agreed upon, and the Papal State's administrators gradually accommodated its budget as tribute and taxes drew down over the course of the century. The agreement allowed the Pope greater flexibility to focus on international affairs and religious concerns rather than domestic Levantine political issues, increasing the overall reach of the Papacy in a century of significant missionary activity. These peaceful decades came to an end during the [['97 Rising]]. Though the Papal State was largely unaffected for most of the conflict, and remained neutral on the political issue of the [[Red Interregnum]], it came under assault in the final days of the war by the secular, socialist [[Urcean Republic]]. The Republic's National Guard seized control of the Papal State during the [[Siege of Urceopolis]], but not before the [[Pope]] was able to flee to allied lines outside the city. The seizure of the State led to a number of defections and condemnations of republicanism and played a role in the collapse of the Republic. The Pope was restored to the city on 19 November, entering it with [[Patrick III of Urcea|King Patrick III]], whom the Pope crowned as King in [[St. Peter's Archbasilica]] that night. The restored Papal State resumed its peaceful existence following the conflict. Over the course of the 20th century, as airline travel became more common, the Papal State became a massive tourism destination, greatly increasing domestic revenue. In the 21st century, it remains one of the great religious and tourist centers of the world, and the Pope regularly uses his realm as a site of peace discussions and global conferences on matters of concern.
 ==Government==

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