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You can't be born a citizen of Vatican City

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You cannot be born a citizen of the smallest country in the world. Vatican City solely grants temporary citizenship based on diplomatic appointments or vital employment within the holy walls. The absolute second you stop working for the Pope or the Catholic administration, your citizenship is completely revoked and you instantly revert to your original nationality.

You can't be born a citizen of Vatican City
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