Because St. Peter fled Rome (the city) but turned back to face crucifixion. He is revered by Catholics to this day.
The Vatican is built inside Rome because Saint Peter's Basilica, the central feature of the Vatican, is built around the spot where Saint Peter was crucified. This legitimises the Catholic Church's claim to direct procession from Jesus, from Jesus to Saint Peter the Apostle to the procession to Popes.
If you are asking for the Pope's hometown then the answer is Rome, Italy but more precisely the Vatican City. If you are asking for Jesus' hometown then the answer would be Jerusalem.
Jesus died just outside Jerusalem, not in Rome.
The vatican city is inside rome!!!
Tiberius Caesar was emperor when Jesus died.
The Vatican is totally surrounded by the city of Rome. Take one step outside the Vatican and you are in Rome.
No, Saint Peter's Basilica is in the Vatican, not in Rome,
The Vatican, or Vatican City is located in the city of Rome.
The Vatican, or Vatican City is located in the city of Rome.
No, Vatican City is distinct and independent country totally surrounded by the city of Rome. Rome is a part of Italy, the Vatican is not.
Rome Actually, Rome surrounds the Vatican. The Vatican City doesn't surround any other city.
The Pieta is displayed in St Peters Basilica in Rome