In addition to the member states, there are two non-member permanent observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine.[44]

The Holy See holds sovereignty over the state of Vatican City and maintains diplomatic relations with 180 other states. It has been an observer state since 6 April 1964,[45] and gained all the rights of full membership except voting on 1 July 2004.[46]

I still don’t get this. How much do you think the Vatican paid or what did they threaten to get this status?