As the world mourns Pope Francis, here's what to know about Vatican City. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully independent nation state in the world, according to ...

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The Vatican City State is the geographic property that ensures that sovereignty.” But UN membership is not required to be deemed a country. Few would argue that Switzerland wasn’t a country ...

VATICAN CITY — When the pope dies ... This is what is happening in the 120-acre country. It has transformed into a mass-media panopticon for the 133 cardinal-electors residing in the Vatican ...

The Vatican is located within the city of Rome, encompassing 110 acres with a population of under 1,000, which makes it the world’s smallest country. While the Vatican may be small in size ...

VATICAN CITY, — Preparations for the conclave to ... “For me, that I come from Chile, a far away country, hearing such different experiences is an enrichment, not only for me but for all ...

the pope is also the head of Vatican City, a 100-acre sovereign state located in the heart of Rome. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully independent nation state ...