But the establishment clause in the constitution was intended to prevent the creation of an established church, on the model of the Church of England, not to prevent religious believers from expressing their beliefs in the public realm.
Benedict has made it clear that he sees this devout Catholic nation, with its new church-friendly government, as a model for the rest of the continent to build a society based on Christian values.
The British Geological Survey has offered access to its data for the project, including a 3D model of the city, while the work will be done by PHD student Emma Church, part-funded by Scottish Power.
In his former role as health secretary, Flavier put in place a model national immunization program and aggressively championed birth control programs despite opposition from the powerful Catholic Church.