The Vatican in the COVID-19 lockdown

The video begins with a discussion about errands, followed by a conversation on the number of visitors to the Vatican each year, highlighting the statistics of millions annually. The speaker then touches on the theme of consistency and location, before concluding with a brief mention of a pencil and wrapping up the session.

What is the significance of the phrase 'we're just outside' in the context?

What does the speaker refer to with 'this pencil that thing'?