noun
Papal States; Vatican City
Historically refers to the former Papal States; also used for Vatican City, though バチカン市国 is more common for the modern state.
See also: バチカン市国
教皇領は19世紀にイタリア王国に併合された。
The Papal States were annexed by the Kingdom of Italy in the 19th century.
教皇領は現在のバチカン市国にあたる。
The Papal States correspond to present-day Vatican City.