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 ...

(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 ...

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