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This is only man in world who can travel anywhere without passport or visa, not US president Trump, he is…
Most people need a passport and visa to travel abroad. But one person in the world can visit almost any country without needing a visa: the Pope, the head of Vatican City and the global leader of the Catholic Church.
Why the Pope gets special privileges
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The Pope holds a Vatican diplomatic passport and is internationally recognised as both a religious and diplomatic leader. Because of this special status, most countries allow him to travel without a visa.
Treated as a state guest everywhere
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Whenever the Pope visits a country officially, he is welcomed as a state guest. Special diplomatic rules apply to him and regular passport or visa requirements are usually not enforced.
International laws support this status
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The 1929 Lateran Treaty gave Vatican City independent state status and granted the Pope diplomatic immunity. International agreements like the Vienna Convention also recognise the Pope’s special position globally.
Even kings don’t have the same freedom
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Britain’s King and Japan’s Emperor enjoy royal privileges, but their status is different from the Pope’s. The Pope is both a sovereign leader and a global religious head, giving him unmatched diplomatic recognition.
The Pope travels in ‘Shepherd One’
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The Pope travels around the world in a specially arranged aircraft popularly called ‘Shepherd One.’ The plane includes a private resting area, space for Vatican officials and journalists and high-level security arrangements during international visits.
