n the smallest sovereign state in the world; the see of the Pope (as the Bishop of Rome); home of the Pope and the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church; achieved independence from Italy in 1929
Pope Francis bemoans "gay lobby" at Vatican Report from key Latin American church group quoting pontiff appears to confirm rumors of corruption and dysfunction in Holy See
June 12, 2013 - CBS News
Pope confirms 'gay lobby' at work at Vatican Pope Francis lamented that a "gay lobby" was at work at the Vatican in private remarks to the leadership of a key Latin American church group _ a stunning acknowledgment that appears to confirm earlier reports about corruption and dysfunction in the Holy See.
June 12, 2013 - Philly.com
Pope Francis admits presence of 'gay lobby' in Vatican VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis lamented that a "gay lobby" was at work at the Vatican in private remarks to the leadership of a key Latin American church group -- a stunning acknowledgment that appears to confirm earlier reports about corruption and dysfunction in the Holy See.
June 11, 2013 - Fox News