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1. www.britannica.com › place › Vatican-CityVatican City | History, Map, Flag, Location, Population ...

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   3 days ago · The Vatican palace is the residence of the pope within the city walls. The Holy See is the name given to the government of the Roman Catholic Church, which is led by the pope as the bishop of Rome. As such, the Holy See’s authority extends over Catholics throughout the world.

2. www.ncesc.com › why-does-the-vatican-existWhy does the Vatican exist? - Geographic FAQ Hub ... - NCESC

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   May 4, 2024 · The purpose of the Vatican is to serve as the pre-eminent holy city for Catholics, an important archaeological site of the Roman world, and a major cultural reference. It is the center of Christianity since the foundation of Saint Peter’s Basilica and the permanent seat of the Popes.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vatican_CityVatican City - Wikipedia

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   3 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. The highest state functionaries are all Catholic clergy of various origins.

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   • ISO 3166 code: VA

4. facts.net › vatican-city-factsFacts About The Vatican: Religion, Economy & More - Facts.net

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Vatican City is a Catholic country ruled by the head of the Catholic Church, the Pope. Whereas most monarchies follow a patriarchal or matriarchal lineage, Vatican City’s sacerdotal monarchy is led by an elected cardinal of the Catholic church, who then traditionally leads the country and the church until his death.

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5. uscatholic.org › articles › 202404Glad You Asked: What are indulgences? - U.S. Catholic

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Does the Vatican currently have a stance on indulgences, or is this one of those practices that the church changed or discarded over time? On this episode of the Glad You Asked podcast, hosts talk to guest Kathleen Manning about the concept of indulgences, how the practice developed, the controversies around it, and what Catholics believe today.

6. ewtn.co.uk › article-responding-morally-asResponding Morally as Catholics to the Crisis in the Holy Land

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   May 6, 2024 · That’s why on Oct. 17 and 27, Pope Francis asked all Catholics to pray, fast and do penance for peace in the Holy Land. Catholics do not need to wait for the Pope to ask, however. Prayer for the situation needs to become a continuous plea of the Mystical Body and Bride of the Prince of Peace, whose land of birth has yet again become drenched ...

7. www.cia.gov › countries › holy-see-vatican-cityHoly See (Vatican City) - The World Factbook

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   6 days ago · Country name. conventional long form: The Holy See (Vatican City State) conventional short form: Holy See (Vatican City) local long form: La Santa Sede (Stato della Citta del Vaticano) local short form: Santa Sede (Citta del Vaticano) etymology: "holy" comes from the Greek word "hera" meaning "sacred"; "see" comes from the Latin word "sedes" meaning "seat," and refers to the episcopal chair ...