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   ocr: The Vatican City operates in the mamer of an elected monarchy, as the reigning Pope has supreme exec cutive, legislative andjudicial powers, and holds oftice for life. He is electedby 120 members ofthe College of Cardinals, who vote until one candidate for the position of Supreme Pontiff achieves a two-thirds majority. The administration of the Vatican City State, of which the Popeis temporal - head,is conducted by the Pontifical Commission. The Holy See, which is the governing body of - the atholic Church worldwide and of which the Pope - is spiritual head,is governed by the Roman Curia, the ...