Question

What territories in Italy are controlled by the church?

Answer 1

The territories of the Republic of Saint Peter, Italian Stati Pontifici, and Stati Della Chiesa are governed by the church.

Explanations:

• The mentioned territories form the central part of present-day Italy. For a period of about 1114 years between 756 AD and 1870 AD, these territories were under the direct control of the Pope.

• In today's date, though they are not governed by the Pope directly, the church has partial control over them extended by the Italian administration.