Monday, August 10, 2026
New constitution for the Vatican
Going to catch up with the French Republic soon at this rate. Seems to be a few technical fixes, letting ladies be president, and also removing a claim that even the medieval popes didn't make to rule by virtue of Christ's will ... which was a little wild.
Pope Leo XIV promulgated a new Fundamental Law of Vatican City State (unofficial translation) on July 31. In doing so, he replaced the Fundamental Law promulgated by Pope Francis in 2023, which included a controversial phrase in its preamble.
