Legal status of the Holy See full subject of international law. The Lateran Treaty itself seems to support this view. In article 2, Italy recognized "the sovereignty of the Holy See in the international domain as an attribute inherent in its nature, in accordance with its tradition and with the requirements of its mission in the world." For a further group, the legal personality of the Holy See in international law arises from the Lateran Treaty, which, in their view, conferred international standing to the central government of the Catholic Church. In this sense, Oppenheim argued that "the previously controversial international position of the Holy See
Bilateral relations between Mexico and the Holy See (1821–1855) from the Holy See took place in March of that year. However, the Holy See did not recognize another authority other than the king; the Holy See gave the benefit, since it would recognize the independence of Mexico. The board also agreed that until there was an agreement between the Holy See and the Mexican government, the patronage passed to the bishops. Diocesan, therefore, would appoint priests to fill the vacancies benefits. It was agreed that the civil power could exclude priests who for political reasons not to their liking. The diocesan board resolutions were accepted by the Regency and