the Vatican

noun

: the place in Rome where the Pope lives and works

: the government of the Roman Catholic Church

The Vatican has announced a new appointment.

a Vatican official

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The film was chosen at the 60th Venice Biennale as part of the Vatican Pavilion. —

Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024 The sacred event begins on Dec. 24 when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. —

Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024 Built by Mercedes-Benz, which has supplied cars to the Vatican for nearly 10 years, the new Popemobile was unveiled in a ceremony involving the Pope and the company's leadership. —

Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 This week Italy banned Airbnb self-check-ins, as the country prepares for a huge influx of visitors for the Vatican’s Holy Jubilee Year in 2025. —

Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the Vatican