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The Vatican has a long and torturous history. For a while in the Middle Ages, the Bishop of Rome was a secular ruler, after the Roman Empire finally fell apart, and he was left as the only acknowledged leader in the area. This, however, led to all kinds of problems, having the Bishop of Rome be the spiritual head of the Church, the Bishop of central Italy, and the temporal ruler of it as well. When the Papal states were reclaimed by Italy, the tiny area in Rome that was Vatican Hill, was provided an international status as a separate state from Italy, thus it became its own country, even though it is tiny, entirely surrounded by Rome, Italy, and has no native citizens. Finally, it is because of the Concordat with Italy.
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Where are Roman Catholics based?
The State of Vatican City, a small country inside Rome Italy.
For whom was the Vatican built?
It was built by Catholics for Catholics.
Are people in Vatican City Christians?
Yes, residents of the Vatican are Catholics.
What state has more catholics than Mexico?
First, percentage wise, the Vatican. 100%. Other similar answers are Ireland
Which city has the most Catholics?
Vatican City!
What is the holiest place in Rome for Catholics?
vatican city
Are people in Vatican City Buddhists?
On any given day there may be Buddhist visitors to the Vatican, the residents of the Vatican are primarily Catholics.
What is the present status of Free Masonry in the Vatican?
Masonry is not found in Vatican City. Membership is prohibited for Catholics.
Were is the Catholic church located?
The Catholic Church is located in just abut every country in the world. Headquarters is located in Vatican City, Rome, Italy, Europe. Vatican City is an independent country all by itself. The leader of the catholics, and Head of State of Vatican City, is the Pope.
Which city in Italy is home to the headquarters of the Roman Catholics?
Vatican City.
What city has a religious importance to the world's Roman Catholics?
Vatican City
Where does the money come from to repair St. Peter's in Rome?
The money comes from donations made by Catholics throughout the world, from investments and from the sale of items in the shops of the Vatican.
