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The '''Papal State''' (Latin: ''Status Pontificus''), officially the '''State of the Church''' (Latin: ''Status Ecclesiasticus'') is an independent city-state enclaved within [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]], [[Urcea]]. It is distinct from yet under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See. It is among the world's smallest states in terms of both population and area. It is largely dependent on the [[Levantine Union]] for defense and for public services, and uses the [[Taler]] as its official currency. | The '''Papal State''' (Latin: ''Status Pontificus''), officially the '''State of the Church''' (Latin: ''Status Ecclesiasticus'') is an independent city-state enclaved within [[Urceopolis (City)|Urceopolis]], [[Urcea]]. It is distinct from yet under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See. It is among the world's smallest states in terms of both population and area. It is largely dependent on the [[Levantine Union]] for defense and for public services, and uses the [[Taler]] as its official currency. | ||