What to know about the Vatican State

The disappearance of Pope Francis, 266th pope of Catholic history, makes it possible to recall that the Vatican is not only the seat of Christendom, but also a state. The pope is the bishop of Rome, the guide of Christians, but also a head of state. Let us look at several points in this regard. The Vatican (Photo: ©AdobeStock/ClemMTravel) Geographically The Vatican City is located near the right bank of the Tiber, on a small slope that was once …