Among the regular pilgrims, tourists and assorted onlookers were groups of nuns. There are around 600,000 Catholic nuns ...

At just 0.49 square kilometres, Vatican City is the world's smallest independent state, yet it wields a global spiritual ...

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 ...

Vatican City, the smallest country, is led by the Pope as its monarch, featuring unique systems, historic landmarks, and attracting 25,000 visitors daily.

(CNN)-- The Vatican said Tuesday it regrets the decision ... "super bishops," which would have allowed parishes opposed to female bishops to opt out. Opponents argued the plan would be insulting ...

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 ...

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.