U.S. Diplomatic Representation at the Vatican
and the Constitution’s First Amendment (Historical and Legal Aspects) Cover Image

Przedstawicielstwo dyplomatyczne Stanów Zjednoczonych Ameryki przy Watykanie a Pierwsza Poprawka do Konstytucji USA (aspekty historyczne i prawne)
U.S. Diplomatic Representation at the Vatican and the Constitution’s First Amendment (Historical and Legal Aspects)

Author(s): Tadeusz Jacek Zieliński
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe ChAT
Keywords: Dyplomacja USA; Watykan; Stolica Apostolska; rozdział kościoła I państwa; Pierwsza Poprawka do Konstytucji USA

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents an issue of diplomatic relations of the United States with Papacy since the early years of American Republic. It sketches development of consular representation of the late 18th century which eventually turned into regular contacts at the ambassadorial level during the Presidency of Ronald Reagan three decades ago. This historical analysis is accompanied by legal remarks highlighting constitutional matters evoked by the First Amendment, which stipulates the principle of separation of church and state.

  • Issue Year: 56/2014
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 155-180
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Polish