February 11th Marks the Birth of Vatican City

(10 Feb 09 - RV) February 11th commemorates the birth of Vatican City State. It was on this day 80 years ago when Pope Pius XI signed what were to become known as the Lateran Pacts with then Italian leader Benito Mussolini. President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State, Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo told us more...