What do you need to know about The Vatican?

• The Vatican is in Rome.
• The Vatican is the home of the Pope, the spiritual head of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Roman Catholics believe that Jesus appointed Peter as the leader of his disciples.
• Pilgrims visit the Vatican to hear the Pope speak publicly on Wednesdays in Saint Peter's Square, or attend mass led by the Pope during the year.
• The most important site for Roman Catholic pilgrims to Rome is Saint Peter's Basilica.