Papal States (No American Revolution)

Papal States, or Church States (Stato della chiesa, in Italian; Stati Ecclesiæ, in Latin) are States that belong to Roman Catholic Church. Its capital is Rome, and seat to the Church. Its divided in eight legations

The Papal States are a theocratic absolute elective monarchy. Its Head of State is the Pope, currently Pope Francis I, elected by the Council of Cardinals. Its executive is exercised by the prime-minister, also elected by the Council. The State's official religion is the Roman Catholic. Other beliefs are allowed in their domestic manifestation.

Subdivisions
The Papal States are divided in seven legations and one district, where the capital is situated.