the Vatican
noun
1
: the place in Rome where the Pope lives and works
2
: the government of the Roman Catholic Church
The Vatican has announced a new appointment.
a Vatican official
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Everyone in the cast chews up the Vatican City scenery, and those theartics are somewhat warranted.
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
Pope Francis remains enthusiastic about the Vatican’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of bishops.
—Nina Shea, National Review, 22 Oct. 2024
During one prep visit to the Vatican in late 2022, Benedict, the Pope Emeritus, died.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
The brief message was posted Monday on the Vatican website.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024
Pope Francis remains enthusiastic about the Vatican’s provisional agreement with China on the appointment of bishops.
—Nina Shea, National Review, 22 Oct. 2024
During one prep visit to the Vatican in late 2022, Benedict, the Pope Emeritus, died.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
The brief message was posted Monday on the Vatican website.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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