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   2 days ago · Vatican City (/ ˈ v æ t ɪ k ən / ⓘ), officially the Vatican City State (Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano; [f] Latin: Status Civitatis Vaticanae), [g] [h] is a landlocked sovereign country, [16] [17] city-state, microstate, and enclave originally located in Rome, Italy.

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   2 days ago · Vatican City, ecclesiastical state, seat of the Roman Catholic Church, and an enclave in Rome, situated on the west bank of the Tiber River. Vatican City is the world’s smallest fully independent nation-state.

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3. www.foxnews.com › world › about-worlds-smallestVatican City is a holy, spiritual place, known as the center ...

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   2 days ago · Vatican City is the world’s smallest fully independent nation-state. It is ruled by the pope, who is the head of the Holy See, the central government of the Catholic Church.

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   Sep 13, 2024 · The Vatican, or Vatican City, is an independent city-state found within the city of Rome, Italy. It is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and is home to and ruled by the Pope.

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6. www.britannica.com › topic › Saint-Peters-BasilicaSt. Peter’s Basilica | History, Architects, Relics, Art, & Facts

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   Sep 13, 2024 · St. Peter’s Basilica, present basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City (an enclave in Rome), begun by Pope Julius II in 1506 and completed in 1615 under Paul V. It is designed as a three-aisled Latin cross with a dome at the crossing, directly above the high altar, which covers the shrine of St. Peter the Apostle.

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   What is a Vatican City State?

   • As governed by the Holy See, Vatican City State is an ecclesiastical or sacerdotal - monarchical state ruled by the Pope, who is the bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church. The highest state functionaries are all Catholic clergy of various origins.

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   What are some interesting facts about Vatican City?

   • Vatican City contains religious and cultural sites such as St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Apostolic Library, and the Vatican Museums. They feature some of the world's most famous paintings and sculptures.

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   Is Vatican City a member of the United Nations?

   • The Vatican City is not a member of the United Nations (UN), but was granted observer status to the United Nations General Assembly in 1968; the only other country in a similar position is the partially recognised State of Palestine.

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   When did the Vatican become the capital of Italy?

   • Banking operations and expenditures have been reported publicly since the early 1980s. During the period from the 4th century to 1870, the Vatican gained control of territory around Rome and served as capital of the Papal States. In 1929 Vatican City’s independent sovereignty was recognized by the Fascist Italian government in the Lateran Treaty.

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8. theromanguy.com › italy-travel-blog › vatican-cityHow To Visit the Vatican City: Tickets, Hours, Tours, and More

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   5 days ago · Learn how to plan your trip to the Vatican City, the smallest independent country in the world and the seat of the Roman Catholic Church. Find out about the history, art, and attractions of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and more.

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   Sep 3, 2024 · Beyond its religious significance being the spiritual center of the Roman Catholic Church, the Vatican City is home to some of the world's most famous works of art and architecture, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter Basilica, and more.