Vatican City, April 27, 2025 (AFP) - The Vatican: a papal powerhouse, world's smallest state

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2025-04-27

The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem in Latin and supreme leader -- the pope. Some 900 people live within its ancient walls, from the pontiff himself to red-hatted cardinals, nuns, priests, diplomats, and lay people such as gardeners, cooks and cleaners. At its gates stand Swiss Guards, members of the oldest army in the world -- famous for its blue, red and y......

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