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Catholic Ordination

According to the Canon Law of the Catholic Church, one must be ordained in order for him to become a priest. Ordination is one of the seven Sacraments, also referred to as Holy Orders or Cheirotonia (Laying of Hands). Accomplishing priesthood is not only about professionalism, one needs to prepare for it spiritually and mentally. There are three major aspects to priesthood according to the Roman Catholic Church namely: offering the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, hearing confessions and counseling.

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Urbi et Orbi

Urbi et Orbi means “to the City (of Rome) and to the World". It is a papal address and Apostolic Blessing given to the City of Rome and to the entire world on specific occasions. Urbi et Orbi was a standard opening for proclamations given in ancient Rome.

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Vatican gift shops

The Vatican is known for its religious, cultural, historical and political significance. It is filled with spectacular sites, rich Catholic history and culture. There are various gift stores in the Vatican where you can find outstanding items that are associated with the Catholic faith and the Vatican in general.

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The College of Cardinals

The College of Cardinals is the body encompassing all cardinals of the Catholic Church. The College of Cardinal's function is to advise the Pope concerning church matters when they are summoned to an ecclesiastical council called the ordinary consistory. The College of Cardinals also convenes upon the death or resignation of a pope as a papal conclave. The Conclave elects a new pope.

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Mass in the Vatican

There are several masses that are celebrated at the Vatican with the Pope. These masses are celebrated in St. Peter’s Square or in St. Peter’s Basilica or in both locations. The location of the mass depends on the type of celebration and the expected number of people who will be attending the mass. According to the Catholic Calendar, most masses at the Vatican are celebrated at the St. Peter’s Basilica.

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What is a papal nuncio?

A Papal nuncio is a papal ambassador, i.e. a permanent diplomatic representative of the Holy See to a state or an international organization. According to the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, a papal nuncio is an ambassador equal to an ambassador from any other country. However in Catholic countries the papal nuncio may rank above other ambassadors in diplomatic protocol.

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The Vatican's Population

Since the Vatican City State is a sovereign state it has its own citizenship rules and regulations. Vatican City State is truly an extraordinary State in many aspects. One of these aspects is its exclusive population. Unlike other countries citizenship in the Vatican is not granted by birth but by appointment. Normally the citizenship is terminated when the appointment is over.

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The Roman Curia

The Roman Curia is the administrative tool of the Holy Seeand together with the Pope it is the central governing body of the CatholicChurch. The Roman Curia is responsible for coordinating and providing therequired central organization for the functioning of the Catholic Church andthe attainment of its objectives.

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Mass in the Catholic Church

In the Catholic Church, the mass or Eucharist is the centralact of worship. It is described by the Catholic catechism as the source andsummit of the Christian life. It is the main sacrament. The catholicmass is conducted in a certain form. There is an orderly manner in whichreadings are made during the mass; known as the Structure of Mass.

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Mass at the Vatican

Vatican mass at the Vatican is normally conducted in St. Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica, or in both venues- depending on the number of people expected to attend the mass. The Catholic Church posts its annual calendar, stating where masses and other activities will take place. Most of the frequent Vatican masses have an attendance of approximately fifteen thousand people, and such a crowd can be accommodated at St. Peter’s Basilica.

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