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The territory of Vatican City is part of the Vatican Hill, and of the adjacent former Vatican Fields. It is in this territory that St Peter's Basilica, the Apostolic Palace, the Sistine Chapel, and …

4 days ago · A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons. The Vatican on Thursday took the unusual step of publishing a …

4 days ago · Vatican City is an ecclesiastical state, the 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 …

Nov 27, 2025 · Discover how Vatican City is governed, its laws, courts, services, and why the world’s smallest state safeguards papal independence.

Mar 22, 2025 · Discover a list of the top things to see in the Vatican: secret spots, St Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Gardens, and much more + local tips.

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22 hours ago · Representatives from the country's First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities were in Montreal to greet the arrival of 62 items that were housed at the Vatican's "Anima Mundi" …

The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, commonly known as the Second Vatican Council or Vatican II, was the 21st and most recent ecumenical council of the Catholic Church. The …