Kirchenstaat

Noun

 * 1)  the Papal States
 * 2)  Vatican City
 * 3) state controlled by a church,  theocracy
 * 1) state controlled by a church,  theocracy
 * 1) state controlled by a church,  theocracy
 * 1) state controlled by a church,  theocracy

Usage notes
Usually, but not exclusively, singular.