The Patriarchal Office of State is responsible for the administration of the titular temporal patrimony of the Stato Pontificio (United Roman-Ruthenian Church) under the provisions of international law pertaining to customs of sovereign entities. It operates as part of the Pontifical Secretariat.
Divisions within the Office of State
Imperial Vice Chancery
of Italy
Charged with the
authentication and processing of official documents,
in cooperation with
the Pontifical Chancery.
Honours
Office
Charged with maintaining
the unified honours system of the Stato Pontificio.
Rescript on the Granting Authority of Titles of Nobility and Other Honours
Pontifical Post
Charged with shipping
duties in furtherance of the mission of the Church.