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The Papal States are the territory ruled by the Pope.

Formerly the Papal States consisted of most of central Italy, plus some other territories, for example Avignon which is now in France. The Papal States varied in size throughout history, and in some periods did not exist.

The territory currently ruled by the Pope is the Vatican (technically called the "Holy See"). The term "Papal States" is no longer used, because the territory now is so small.

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