(CNS photo/Vatican stamp and coin office) One side of the medal depicts a family fleeing from a city destroyed by bombs with their entire lives in a suitcase; a child cares a soft toy as the ...

The country also produces its own coins and stamps. The Holy See is the governing body of the Catholic Church, operating from Vatican City. It is led by the pope. The framework of Vatican City's ...

Vatican City does not impose income taxes on its citizens. Instead, it derives revenue from voluntary contributions by Catholics worldwide, as well as museum admissions, and the sale of coins ...

VATICAN CITY, — Vatican post offices and selected collectors’ shops this week started selling special stamps marking the period between Pope Francis' death and the election of his successor.

the sale of highly sought-after stamps and coins, and of publications, the Michigan Journal of Economics reported. About 5% of its income comes from the Governorate of the Vatican City State ...

Security forces have established a significant presence, with Italy deploying more than 2,500 police officers and 1,500 soldiers throughout the Vatican ... commemorative coins from his papacy.