The Vatican Papal State, also known as the Vatican Domain, the Vatican Territory, the Holy See, and most commonly referred to as the Vatican, is a sovereign ecclesiastical state ruled by the Pope, the Bishop of Rome and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. In the beginning of the 22nd century AD, human civilization was almost completely destroyed as a result of Armageddon, an apocalyptic war followed by the subsequent era of the Dark Ages. In light of global devastation and the collapse of the United Nations, mankind sought refuge and protection in the Church, giving the Vatican responsibility and leadership over the human race. Despite the Vatican's once supreme authority, humans have begun to put their faith in local leaders and nobles, taking authority from the Vatican. However, in spit