Vatican City

Country Overview At just 0.2 square miles and a population of 770, Vatican City is officially the smallest country in the world. It is that small that none of the streets have names, there is no capital and none of the residents are permanent. Vatican City is surrounded by Rome and Italy, and is also known as the Holy See, and is the spiritual centre of the Roman Catholic community of the world. Map of the country It's amazing how small this country is, as some cities and towns are as big as this if not bigger. I can imagine that the residents have ... Read Full Story

By Morten Elm Since the foundation of Rome about 2,700 years ago, the city has been a force in the European history; first as the center of the Roman Empire and later has the center of the Catholic Church. That means that you will see relics of the ancient Rome wherever you go. One of the most impressive relics of the ancient Rome is the Coliseum. It is the largest amphitheatre in the city, and originally it had room for 55,000 spectators. Here the citizens of the city could be entertained with gladiator fights and fighting against wild animals. Emperor Vespasian ordered the building ... Read Full Story

Divine Grace is a manifestation of the cosmic free will in operation. It can alter the course of events in a mysterious manner through its own unknown laws, which are superior to all natural laws, and can modify the latter by interaction. It is the most powerful force in the Universe. It is a visitation of a force unexpected and unpredictable. It is a voice spoken out of cosmic silence. It is, Cosmic Will which can perform authentic miracles under its own laws Paul Brunton Philosopher & Mystic Read Full Story

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