The Vatican is the official residence of the Pope. It is the center of administration for the Roman Catholic Church. The current Pope is Benedict XVI. His true name is Joseph Ratzinger. Remember in our discussion that whenever someone embarks upon a religious mission their name is changed. Saul the fisherman became the Apostle Paul. Pope Benedict XVI was elected as Pope on April 19th 2005.
Vatican City is a separate state of approximately 109 acres located within the city of Rome, Italy. It was founded on June 7th 1929.
Did you know you could tour many parts of Vatican City online without leaving the comfort of your home?
How about a virtual tour?
http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_pietro/vr_tour/index-en.html
St. Peter's Basilica: In 64 AD Nero persecuted Christians and martyred Peter the Apostle. Read more and look at pictures in this link. http://www.vaticanstate.va/EN/Monuments/Saint_Peters_Basilica/
Vatican Museums: There are many museums and art galleries within Vatican City. Many of the famous painters and architects helped to make it what it is today.
http://www.vaticanstate.va/EN/Monuments/The_Vatican_Museums/
Vatican Gardens: Were instituted in 1279 when Pope Nicholas III moved his residence back to the Vatican from the Lateran Palace.
http://www.vaticanstate.va/EN/Monuments/The_Vatican_Gardens/index.htm
Check out beautiful pictorial galleries around Vatican City.
http://www.vaticanstate.va/EN/Monuments/Photogalleries/
Vatican City is a separate state of approximately 109 acres located within the city of Rome, Italy. It was founded on June 7th 1929.
Did you know you could tour many parts of Vatican City online without leaving the comfort of your home?
How about a virtual tour?
http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_pietro/vr_tour/index-en.html
St. Peter's Basilica: In 64 AD Nero persecuted Christians and martyred Peter the Apostle. Read more and look at pictures in this link. http://www.vaticanstate.va/EN/Monuments/Saint_Peters_Basilica/
Vatican Museums: There are many museums and art galleries within Vatican City. Many of the famous painters and architects helped to make it what it is today.
http://www.vaticanstate.va/EN/Monuments/The_Vatican_Museums/
Vatican Gardens: Were instituted in 1279 when Pope Nicholas III moved his residence back to the Vatican from the Lateran Palace.
http://www.vaticanstate.va/EN/Monuments/The_Vatican_Gardens/index.htm
Check out beautiful pictorial galleries around Vatican City.
http://www.vaticanstate.va/EN/Monuments/Photogalleries/