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Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully independent nation state in the world, according to Britannica. The ...
I visited the Vatican City and was surprised by one rule
The Vatican is attracting visitors from all over the world for Pope Francis's funeral but there is one surprising rule every ...
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Journalists swarm cardinals at the Vatican gates as they meet to plan a conclave
Cardinals arriving for the first day of informal meetings after Pope Francis’ funeral were swarmed at the city-state’s gates ...
The pope wanted a 'small' funeral. He's getting fighter jets and drone-busters
Security experts say the operation to secure Pope Francis' funeral will be anything but uncomplicated and straightforward.
As the Vatican prepares a conclave, the status of a once-powerful Italian cardinal looms
The status of an Italian cardinal is being debated as preparations get under way for the May 7 conclave to elect a successor ...
Pope's city has highest crime rate, but no jails, is called wine capital due to..., here's 10 surprising facts about Vatican City
His death has deeply saddened people across the globe, especially in Vatican City, the world's smallest country and the heart ...