Vatican City Unveiled
Vatican City stands out as a unique entity, being an absolute monarchy where the monarch is elected and its citizens hail from elsewhere. The history of the Vatican is intricately tied to the 19th century, marked by the loss of the Papal States and the pope's subsequent status as a "prisoner" within its walls. This period, known as the Roman Question, highlights the tension between the papacy and the Italian state, as well as the distinction between the Vatican and the Holy See.In this clip
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