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Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, is a sovereign country, city-state, microstate, and enclave surrounded by, and historically a part of, Rome, Italy. It became independent from Italy in 1929 with the Lateran Treaty, and is a distinct territory under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See, which is itself a sovereign entity under international law, maintaining the city-state's temporal power, governance, diplomatic, and spiritual independence. The Vatican is also a metonym for the pope, the Holy See, and the Roman Curia. The country has the world's smallest land area and the smallest population, with 764 citizens as of 2023.

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Microsoft and Vatican create 3D digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica with help from AI The project allows virtual visitors to explore the landmark and aids conservation efforts by identifying structural issues ahead of the 2025 Jubilee. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:50Published 1 week ago

AI-generated image of Vatican 'devil worship' goes viral A picture showing priests and cardinals gathered around a Satanic-like figure in a black mass is circulating on social media, shared in various contexts. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:57Published 1 week ago

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