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St. Peter's Basilica, here is a Virtual Tour. Here is the Vatican's own description: Saint Peter's Basilica.
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What city is the political and religion center for the Catholic Church?
The Vatican City, inside Rome, Italy. The Vatican is its own country.
Is the Catholic Church the only church in Vatican City?
Yes, the Catholic Church is the only church in the Vatican.
Is there a church named Vatican in Italy?
Vatican is the name of an independent country, not of a church.
Is the small area in Rome that serves as the world headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church?
The worldwide headquarters of the Catholic Church is the Vatican in Rome and is headed by the Pope. The 'headquarters' are in the Vatican city. This is inside Rome but it has its own government so it is not actually part of Rome.
How does the Vatican's location inside Rome benefit the Vatican?
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.
Does the Vatican control the Orthodox Church?
No, the Vatican is the home of the Pope, who is head of the Catholic Church.
What is the seat of the Catholic Church?
I assume you mean the Chair of St. Peter, which is currently held by Pope Benedict the XII, living in Vatican City. Country is located inside the city of Rome.
Was the Vatican the main Church in Italy during the 17th century?
Ther Vatican is a country, not a church.
Who owns the Vatican of Rome?
The Vatican is owned by the Catholic Church.
Who lived in church in Vatican City Italy?
Vatican City is the home of the Pope. His home is close to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the Vatican City.
What is the name of the tiny state in Rome that is home of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
Vatican City, inside Rome, is a sovereign nation, and is home of the Catholic Church. There is no "Roman" Catholic Church, that is a popular mistake.
What was the Second Vatican Council changes on beverages in church?
The Second Vatican Council said nothing about beverages in Church.
