Why Does the Pope Have His Own Country? Part 1 (#221)

The Vatican, headquarters and home to the papacy, is its own sovereign nation. It's small (108 acres), but it has its own army (the Swiss Guard), embassies in 180 countries, status in the United Nations, and until 1999 printed its own currency. But why does the pope have his own country in the first place? In this first of two conversations, Greg and Cory explore the reason and history of the Papal States. Considering Catholicism is ad-free because listeners like you make it possible. If this episode helped you, please support the show. Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: [email protected]