Visiting the official website of the Holy See one can browse: the Magisterium of the Supreme Pontiffs; the fundamental texts of Catholicism in various languages (the Sacred Bible, the Catechism of the …

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Vatican City contains religious and cultural sites such as St Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Apostolic Library, and the Vatican Museums. They feature some of the world's most famous …

5 days ago · Vatican City, landlocked ecclesiastical state, seat of the Roman Catholic Church, and an enclave surrounded by Rome, situated on the west bank of the Tiber River. Vatican City is the …

Dec 13, 2025 · Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, is the smallest independent state in the world, both in terms of area and population. Established in 1929 with the Lateran Treaty, it serves as …

5 days ago · The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year have passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica. Monday was the last day for the public to participate in the Jubilee.

What is the difference between Vatican City and the Holy See? Vatican City is a geographic and political state, while the Holy See is the governing body of the Catholic Church, which represents the Pope’s …

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4 days ago · Pope Leo XIV launches a fresh series of weekly talks on the Second Vatican Council, urging Catholics worldwide to reread its documents and continue to be inspired by its prophetic …

Dec 20, 2025 · Holy See, the government of the Roman Catholic Church, which is led by the pope as the bishop of Rome. The word see comes from the Latin sedes, meaning “seat,” which refers to the …