The Church and the Secular State

The history of the relationship between Pope Pius VII and Napoleon Bonaparte, from political aspect, as well their personal relationship, is an interesting topic for both historians novelists, psychologists, sociologists; moreover, there a hagiographic side to namely persecutor persecuted. ensuing text will focus mainly on key event liaison these two protagonists which was broken due signing (and implementation) Concordat 1801. This — dry diplomatic act most certainly introduction new page in life Church post–revolutionary Europe world. In this respect, tribute should be paid VII.