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The Core of Faith: Vatican City

The world's smallest sovereign state (0.44 square kilometers), yet the spiritual center for 1.3 billion Catholics. Established as a theocratic state under the 1929 Lateran Treaty, it is led by the Pope as its head of state. Within its borders stands St. Peter's Basilica, crowned by Michelangelo's massive dome and home to Renaissance masterpieces like the Pietà. The Sistine Chapel's ceiling fresco, 'The Creation of Adam,' continues to awe visitors. The Vatican Museums house millennia of artistic treasures, ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to Raphael's 'The School of Athens.' St. Peter's Square, with its embracing colonnades, welcomes the faithful, while the central obelisk bears witness to the history of the Roman Empire. Drawing tens of thousands of visitors daily, this tiny city-state exerts global influence in religion, art, and politics, standing as an eternal marvel where faith and power intertwine.
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Posted: Jun 1, 2025
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