Vatican City
[/ˈvætɪkən ˈsɪti/]
noun
Cidade do Vaticano
1. An independent city-state enclaved within Rome, Italy, serving as the spiritual and administrative center of the Roman Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world by both area and population.
A Cidade do Vaticano é o menor país do mundo tanto em área quanto em população.
2. The headquarters of the Catholic Church and the seat of papal authority
The Pope resides in Vatican City at the Apostolic Palace.
O Papa reside na Cidade do Vaticano no Palácio Apostólico.
Vatican City is a significant cultural and religious reference point in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, with its large Catholic population, references to Vatican City often relate to papal teachings and Catholic traditions. In the USA, Vatican City is discussed in contexts of international relations, religious authority, and art history. The term is used formally in both English and Portuguese with no colloquial variations.
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