Vatican City, the world's smallest country, hasn't seen a birth in 96 years due to its unique population of celibate clergy and absence of a hospital.

Vatican City, the world's smallest country, is known for its iconic landmarks such as St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Pope’s residence. Housing around 800 citizens, the country is renowned for its cultural and religious treasures,

Clutching a bouquet of yellow roses, 79-year-old Carmela Vittoria Mancuso makes her way to Rome's Gemelli hospital each morning and later heads to St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in the evening to pray for the ailing Pope Francis.

The pope, who has chronic lung disease, has been stable for two days after suffering two respiratory crises Monday.

VATICAN CITY — Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square ... with many of the roughly 4,000 assembled understanding they may be in Rome for Francis’ final days. Crowds sat under umbrellas on folding chairs or stood by the vast colonnades ...

Raffaella Petrini has been appointed as the first female President of the Vatican City State becoming the governor of the 44-hectare area.

Despite his hospitalization, the pope has maintained a degree of governance and authorized the appointment of four new bishops.