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Vatican City, the sovereign territory of the Holy See nestled within Rome, draws visitors as the spiritual heart of Roman Catholicism and home to some of humanity's most treasured art and architecture. St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, anchor any visit, while the Vatican Gardens offer quieter reflection. The economy runs almost entirely on tourism, religious activities, publishing through the Vatican Apostolic Library, and postal services. Shoppers seek out official Vatican stamps, religious medals, and devotional items from shops along Via della Conciliazione just outside the walls.
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Governatorato dello Stato della Città del Vaticano
The administrative body governing Vatican City State, overseeing all civil, economic, and institutional affairs within the Holy See's territory. It is the primary point of contact for official business and institutional engagement with the Vatican.
Palazzo del Governatorato, Vatican City
Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA)
APSA manages the economic and financial assets of the Holy See, functioning as its central…
Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR)
Commonly known as the Vatican Bank, the IOR provides financial services to Catholic instit…
Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
This Vatican dicastery coordinates the Holy See's engagement in global economic justice, d…
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