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As the heart of global Catholicism, [[Italy]] hosts the [[Diocese of Rome]], the seat of the [[Pope]], who leads 1.406 billion Catholics from the Vatican. Rome’s [[St. Peter’s Basilica]] and the [[Lateran Basilica]] are central to Catholic worship and governance. Italy’s Catholic history, from [[Saint Peter|St. Peter]]’s martyrdom to the Renaissance’s artistic contributions (e.g., Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel), shapes the faith worldwide. The [[Archdiocese of Milan]], with its unique [[Ambrosian Rite]], adds liturgical diversity. With 85% of Italians identifying as Catholic (about 50 million), Italy remains a cultural and spiritual powerhouse. | As the heart of global Catholicism, [[Italy]] hosts the [[Diocese of Rome]], the seat of the [[Pope]], who leads 1.406 billion Catholics from the Vatican. Rome’s [[St. Peter’s Basilica]] and the [[Lateran Basilica]] are central to Catholic worship and governance. Italy’s Catholic history, from [[Saint Peter|St. Peter]]’s martyrdom to the Renaissance’s artistic contributions (e.g., Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel), shapes the faith worldwide. The [[Archdiocese of Milan]], with its unique [[Ambrosian Rite]], adds liturgical diversity. With 85% of Italians identifying as Catholic (about 50 million), Italy remains a cultural and spiritual powerhouse. | ||