Vatican City

Definition

Vatican City is an independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy. It serves as the spiritual and administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and is ruled by the Pope.

Related terms

Pope: The Bishop of Rome and leader of the worldwide Catholic Church.

Sistine Chapel: A chapel in Vatican City known for its Renaissance art, especially Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes.

St. Peter's Basilica: One of the largest churches in the world located within Vatican City; it holds significant religious and cultural significance for Catholics.