The world’s smallest country could become the next host of the Olympics, if the Vatican has its way. Rome has launched an audacious bid for the 2024 Games, despite being in the midst of the city’s worst corruption scandal for decades. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said that other Italian cities from Florence to Naples, could also be involved. And the Holy See could also host some of the sporting events, both in the Vatican Gardens and at the Papal summer palace at Castel Gandolfo, a senior cardinal has proposed. Ambition: Pope Francis is to meet the head of the Italian Olympic Committee on Friday for discussions
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Scandal hit Rome has launched audacious bid for the 2024 Olympics
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Holy See may host events in Vatican Gardens and Papal summer palace
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Pope Franicis will meet head of the Italian Olympic Committee on Friday
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