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22 hours ago · Vatican City, designated a World Heritage site in 1984. Vatican City, landlocked 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.
2 days ago · 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. [6] [22] The highest state functionaries are all Catholic clergy of various origins.
5 days ago · VATICAN CITY — The Holy See and the People’s Republic of China have never had formal diplomatic relations. But under Pope Francis, the two have come closer together than at any time since the ...
1 day ago · Apart from brief periods as an independent city during the Middle Ages, Rome kept its status as Papal capital and holy city for centuries, even when the Papacy briefly relocated to Avignon (1309–1377). Catholics believe that the Vatican is the last resting place of St. Peter.
22 hours ago · Vatican City, Nov 10, 2021 / 05:17 am (CNA) Pope Francis encouraged Christians to call on the Holy Spirit more often when facing difficulties, exhaustion, or discouragement in daily life during his general audience on Wednesday. “Let us learn to invoke the Holy Spirit often,” Pope Francis said in the Paul VI Hall on Nov. 10. Vatican Media.
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1 day ago · The statement points out that “The Holy See, including Vatican City State has received a positive assessment in the First "Regular Follow-up Report" by the MONEYVAL Committee,” and says it marks a significant milestone in the Holy See's efforts to comply with international financial standards.
