The Vatican is an independent nation with a lot of political influence -- I hope this is an acceptable political topic. Documents and statements going back for a decade or more have been making their position on gun control clear. They think only the government should be armed.
The Vatican has adopted the same agenda as the U.N. and the globalists pushing for eliminating freedom around the world.
Gun control: Church firmly, quietly opposes firearms for civilians
"However, we believe that in the long run and with few exceptions -- i.e. police officers, military use -- handguns should be eliminated from our society."
"However, we believe that in the long run and with few exceptions -- i.e. police officers, military use -- handguns should be eliminated from our society."