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Vatican City /'væt?k?n 's?ti/ (help·info), officially the State of the Vatican City (Italian Stato della Città del Vaticano),^[10] is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome, the capital city of Italy. At approximately 44&_160;hectares (110&_160;acres) (0.44 km²), and with a population of around 900, it is the smallest country in the world by both area and population. (This does not include micronations.)^[5][11][12]

Vatican City is a city-state that came into existence in 1929 and is thus distinct from the central authority of the Roman Catholic Church, known as the Holy See, which existed long before 1929. Ordinances of Vatican City are published in Italian; official documents of the Holy See are issued mainly in Latin. The two entities even have distinct passports the Holy See, not being a country, only issues diplomatic and service passports; the state of Vatican City issues normal passports. In both cases the passports issued are very few.

The Lateran Treaty in 1929, which brought the city-state into existence, spoke of it as a new creation (Preamble and Article III), not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756-1870) that had previously encompassed central Italy. Most of this territory was absorbed into the Kingdom of Italy in 1860, and the final portion, namely the city of Rome with a small area close to it, ten years later, in 1870.

Vatican City is an ecclesiastical^[5] or sacerdotal-monarchical^[6] state, ruled by the bishop of Rome—the Pope. The highest state functionaries are all clergymen of the Roman Catholic Church. It is the sovereign territory of the Holy See (Sancta Sedes) and the location of the Pope's residence, referred to as the Apostolic Palace.

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1. Star Gazing in Graham County Arizona January 25, 2010 Graham County, Arizona is one of the best places to star gaze and study astronomystar gaze and study Astronomy. The Vatican even donated a telescope to the Mt. Graham International Observatory. Mt. Graham is one of the highest mountains in Arizona located in a very rural area in southern Arizona. It was in the mid-1980s that the idea came about to put an observatory on the top of the mountain. This idea quickly turned into an expanded version of an observatory called Discovery Park, an education and entertainment retreat, emphasizing the science and culture of the Gila Valley, from m... (read more) Author: Mike Finney

2. Rome Restaurants January 25, 2010 Rome is a great place to visit for a long weekend; there are so many sites to see including the Vatican, the Coliseum and the Pantheon. You don’t want to waste any time searching for a good restaurant so I’ve put together a list of three to help you spend more time seeing the sites! The first restaurant is called Da Giggetto, it has a porch where you can sit outside and look at the amazing views of Portico d’Ottavia while tucking into a delicious meal. Da Giggetto is actually part of a temple that was built in B.C 147 and later restored by the Emperor Augustus in honour of his sister O... (read more) Author: Sally Rowland

3. Tours - A great way to explore Rome January 25, 2010 Ask anyone who’s spent time living in Rome what a modern day Roman is like, and they will probably say they are just like the city itself, warm, full of life and sometimes chaotic. With roughly about 3 million people living and working in Rome and around 8 million visitors annually, it can be a little overwhelming at first but a tour is a great way to explore a new place and find out fun facts such as so here are a few of the best tours Rome has to offer. For those of you who are interested in the history of Rome, The Vatican Museums Private Walking Tour is a great place to start. As we... (read more) Author: Roxanne Bridger

4. The Establishment of the Vatican City January 19, 2010 When was the Vatican built? Vatican City is a territory that is surrounded by walls. It can be found inside the city of Rome. The land area of the Vatican City is forty four hectares. There are eight hundred people living in the Vatican. It is in fact the smallest state in the whole world. Many people are interested to find out the answer to the question when was the Vatican built. 1. The first answer on the question when was the Vatican built can be discovered by studying the history of the city. History will tell us that it became a country in 1929. 2. The second answer on the qu... (read more) Author: Kenny Leones

5. Head to the Vatican for an Amazing Rome Experience January 08, 2010 One of the most common images we conjure up when we think of Rome is, undoubtedly, the Vatican City. A labyrinthine city within a city, the Vatican is a sprawling maze of adventure, with myriad nooks and crannies to explore, and all of this is quieted guarded by the tiny city's centre point, the majestic St Peter's Basilica. The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter is the site of many people's most memorable moments in Rome. Home to some of the greatest, most breathtaking art in the world, the Basilica isn't just a museum to great Italian painting; the building itself is a work of architectural g... (read more) Author: Paul Buchanan

6. AHHHHH Italy December 25, 2009 Did you know you can be married at the Vatican? When someone mentions Italy, the first thing that comes to mind is romance, great food, and beautiful sites. Why not have your honeymoon in Italy? Why not have your destination wedding in Italy? It is not any more expensive or difficult plan. If this is your dream, share and have the adventures. The trip will be filled with historical sites, villages, art museums and you'll meet warm and delightful people at the destination. Its all part of the experience plus finding those romantic Cucina Rustica's. In Italy, you can find it all. The... (read more) Author: Judith Rivers-Moore

7. Book Review: Maneesh Sharma's, 'Winter' December 18, 2009 In his book, ‘Winter,’ Maneesh Sharma tells an exciting adventure story filled with international mystery and suspense. It is a tale of one man’s obsession with an ominous and elusive being with a dark fixation for murder and stealing priceless historical paintings. Alexander is a former scientist living in Chicago who left his job to become an art collector and manage an art gallery with his girlfriend Alexia. He is hired by the Vatican to retrieve a stolen painting from a mysterious man by the name of Winter. His pursuit of Winter leads him on an International hunt in such countries ... (read more) Author: Tracy Roberts

8. Celebrate Christmas With A Vatican Touch December 18, 2009 Who won’t like the idea of visiting Vatican City, the land of the Pope, on the occasion of Christmas? No issues - bring home the Vatican environment on the occasion of Christmas and let the Vatican touch spread across your Christmas celebrations. If you fail to reach the Vatican City for the Christmas celebrations then do the next best thing - get the Vatican ambience to your place. Follow these simple tips to recreate the Vatican aura at your place this Christmas. Carols Session Carol singing is the essence of Christmas celebrations. Earlier, carol singers would come down from th... (read more) Author: Jasnav Nagpal

9. What to do when in Rome December 03, 2009 Not only the capital of Italy, Rome is also the home of the Catholic Church, the Vatican City and centuries and centuries of stunning history. The heritage of the city runs deep, more than 2,500 years of history inhabit this city, that was the founding home of one of the world’s most considerable forces, the Roman Empire; earning it the nickname ‘Caput mundi’ - Latin for ‘Capital of the World’. Prepare for your senses to be overwhelmed as spirituality, divine architecture and a strong, powerful sense of purpose and history seeps into every facet of the city. Taking whole neighbourhoods on f... (read more) Author: Jonathan Wallace

10. Places You Cannot Miss in Rome December 01, 2009 The foundation of Rome was laid about 2,700 years ago. As the center of the Roman Empire, it has been an important part of the European history in centuries. Today it is the center of the Catholic Church. So wherever you go, you will see remains of the ancient Rome. The impressive amphitheatre Coliseum is one of the most interesting relics of the ancient Rome. It was originally build to house 55,000 spectators, who were entertained with fights against wild animals and gladiator fights. Emperor Vespasian ordered the building of the Coliseum in 72 AD. Then there were a lot of other col... (read more) Author: Loco Media

11. THROUGH the CRACKS --- Easily Overlooked Items in the News (Vo. 1) November 26, 2009 Daily Topical Satire Crafted For the Intellectually Fit THROUGH the CRACKS --- Easily Overlooked Items in the News By Robert L. Mills (Excerpted from "Dr. Digit's Hollywood Memory Blog" -- Daily Newsworthy Observations Wrapped in Topical Satire With an Ideological Subtext Carefully Crafted For the Intellectually Fit --- www.bereftontheleft.blogspot.com) MICKEY MAO SHANGHAI (BBC) - Despite poor turnout at Disney Hong Kong which hasn't been able to goose attendance since its much-ballyhooed opening in 2005 --- and even while many of China's 400 theme parks fall into neg... (read more) Author: Robert Mills

12. History's Oddities (Historical Satire) November 23, 2009 Daily Topical Satire Crafted For the Intellectually Fit History's Oddities (Historical Satire) By Robert L. Mills (Excerpted from "Dr. Digit's Hollywood Memory Blog" -- Daily Newsworthy Observations Wrapped in Topical Satire With an Ideological Subtext Carefully Crafted For the Intellectually Fit --- www.bereftontheleft.blogspot.com) AP -- The city of Dartford, England, birthplace of Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger, will soon begin naming streets and roads in honor of the group's hits including Dandelion Row, Little Red Walk, Rainbow Close, Cloud Close, Sympathy St... (read more) Author: Robert Mills

13. Italy - Popular Tourist Attractions and Hotels in Italy November 11, 2009 Italy is a popular travel destination with many historic monuments and cities, beautiful scenery, and fabulous food and wine. Here are suggestions for where to go in Italy including Italy's top travel destinations, specialty travel vacations and popular hotels. Popular Tourist Attractions in Italy:- • The Vatican City:- The Vatican city is located within the city of Rome, over a hill west of River Tiber , whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city. The major attractions of Vatican City are St.Peter’s Basilica, St.Peter’s Square, Vatican Gardens, Vatican Palace and ... (read more) Author: Raju Pallan

14. Singapore Tour Package November 05, 2009 Singapore officially known as Republic of Singapore is an island city state located at the southern tip of Malay Peninsula. Singapore is actually a microstate and the smallest nation in Southeast Asia but it is larger then Monaco and Vatican City, the only other surviving sovereign city states. Before European settlement, it is now know n as Singapore was the site of Malay Fishing Village which was at the mouth of Singapore Village. Singapore in a whole consists of 63 islands, including mainland Singapore. There are two man made connections to Johor, Malaysia and Johor-Singapore Causeway, whic... (read more) Author: seema seo

15. Givenchy Chinese name: Givenchy November 03, 2009 Pronunciation of Memory: gucci purses , although it is a transliteration of the well, but the time should read, "the Vatican" bias "Fang" a little, hoot ends by adding softly, "to" angry tone was allowed to deliver an elegant French taste. Brand Characteristics: from France. G ivenchy with high and senior women's clothing mainly, its logo is a representative, has been cheap gucci purses printed into the cosmetics and bags buttons, etc., as ornamental patterns. Its products also include eyewear, fragrances and cheap gucci handbags and so on. ... (read more) Author: ball Gong

16. Roman Catholic Church Eases Way for Anglicans to Join October 20, 2009 The Vatican coat of arms  Pope Benedict XVI has approved a document that will make it easier for Anglicans to join the Roman Catholic Church. The move comes after years of discontent in the Anglican community about the liberal attitudes of some parts of the church toward women priests and homosexual bishops. With a new apostolic constitution, the highest form of pontifical decree, set to be published in the next few weeks, Pope Benedict has created a new church structure for Anglicans who want to join the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican observers say the provision is a response ... (read more)

17. Touring Rome October 19, 2009 'When in Rome, Do what Romans do' like a widely recognized proverb, this gives us a curious thought about Rome, everybody that tours rome brings with them memories that may be respected for a whole life. Capital of Italy, Rome the biggest and most populated municipality, located at the central-western portion of Italian Peninsula, on the stream Tibet, is considered one of the most beautiful ancient cities. Rome is the middle of Roman Empire, home of Roman Catholic churches, and with a history span of over 2000 and a half thousand years. In the traditional Roman time, Rome was the strongest ... (read more) Author: Jorge Santiago

18. Vatican tour October 16, 2009 Vatican tour is an astounding tour to the tiniest country in the world, with a population of nearly 800 people and a territory of 44 hectares. The fabulous city is known for its renowned artworks, palaces, museums, private and unruffled gardens for private meditation for popes. Vatican town is the most holy town of Christendom, not to mention its dark history and hard spiritual endeavor. Home of the pope and consisting of residents of clergy and delegates alongside Jerusalem and Mecca, the most significant towns in the world. When to go to Vatican City? Well, you would would like to s... (read more) Author: Ward Velez

19. Explore Vatican's Collections contains finds from 19th & 20th century. October 16, 2009 The Vatican`s greatest treasures are its Greek and Roman antiquities, which have been on display since the 18th century. The 19th century saw the addition of exciting discoveries from Etruscan tombs and excavations in Egypt. Then there are works by many of Italy`s greatest Renaissance artists housed in the Pinacoteca (art gallery) and decorating the walls of chapels and papal apartments. The Vatican`s greatest treasures are its Greek and Roman antiquities, which have been on display since the 18th century. The 19th century saw the addition of exciting discoveries from Etruscan... (read more) Author: speedin solutions

20. Palestinian President, Pope Discuss Mideast Conflict October 08, 2009 Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican Thursday.  The two men spoke privately for 15 minutes and addressed the subject of Mr. Abbas's meeting last month with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Barack Obama in New York. Pope Benedict XVI meets Palestinian Pres. Mahmoud Abbas at the Vatican, 08 Oct 2009Mr. Abbas presented the Holy See with a piece of ceramic art depicting Jerusalem with the words "Jerusalem, Capital of Arab Culture" written on it in both Arabic and English.  Pope Benedict toured the Middle East in May of ... (read more)

21. Learn to Speak Italian - The Fundamentals of Learning to Speak Italian September 24, 2009 If you want to learn to speak Italian, you will first need to decide the dialect of this language that you wish to study. If you want to learn it for business purposes, than you will want to choose the Standard Italian dialect, which is the official language of Italy and the Vatican and the second official language of Switzerland. Most of the citizens of the country that dwell in the cities will also be able to comprehend this particular dialect. If you wish to use the language to travel through the Italian countryside, you may want to do a little research to find which dialect will best suit ... (read more) Author: Sean Lee

22. Pope Announces Special Meeting of Bishops on Middle East September 19, 2009 Pope Benedict has announced a special meeting of bishops next year to discuss Middle East peace efforts and the role of the Catholic Church in the region.In comments Saturday to Roman Catholic Church leaders, the pope said the meeting will take place in October of next year (October 10-14, 2010).He said the meeting will be titled, "The Catholic Church in the Middle East: communion and witness." The pope and the Vatican have long been active on the Middle East diplomatic front, seeking to protect Christians in the Holy Land and elsewhere in the Muslim-dominated region.During a pilgrimage to the... (read more)

23. Learning The Italian Language September 18, 2009 There are about 63,000,000 people who tell the Italian idiom. Most of these people live in Italy, the previous home of the Romance languages. In addition, Italian is a formal talking of the Vatican and Switzerland. To the beyond observer, Italian seems to possess some fluid and expressive value which is obstinate to portray. Have you ever wondered why the Italian speech is regularly linked with feelings of romance and dear? One persuade is the Italian taste. Due to the wealthy cultural heritage and antique stories linked with the account of Italy, it is not surprising that romance is ass... (read more) Author: Jessica Santoli

24. List of All Popes September 13, 2009 In Roman Catholicism, the pope is considered as the ultimate leader. It is estimated that there have been 266 popes from the time of Saint Peter to the present papacy of Pope Benedict XVI. The Annuario Pontifico which is officially published annually by Vatican has the list of popes that can be considered to be more precise. Here?s the Roman Catholic Church?s list of popes divided into historical eras in which the popes reigned. Popes During the Era of Persecution: Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles (32-67) Saint Linus (67-76) Saint Anacletus (Cletus) (76-88) Saint Clem... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

25. Rome: Visiting the Eternal City September 10, 2009 The ‘Eternal City’ of Rome has a history dating back over 2500 years from the time the mythical Romulus and Remus are thought to have founded it after being brought up by a wolf. The city is on the banks of the River Tiber and lies between mountain ranges and the nearby Mediterranean Sea. Rome is the capital city of Italy and includes within its area the independent country state of the Vatican. The Modern Centre of Rome with its famous rome hotel, shopping arcades and restaurants adjoins the original Old Rome with all the beautiful architecture of the medieval and renaissance periods. T... (read more) Author: Matteo Cellini

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