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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The gathering in the Vatican on Wednesday marked the return of Francis’ weekly general audiences following the pope’s month-long summer break.
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Christopher Lamb and Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
Its mini size, available in eight colors and starting at just $14, is especially ideal for entering certain monuments like the Vatican Museums, which don’t allow large bags.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Another touristy moment included when Hale visited the Vatican and made a new friend.
—Jesse Scott, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024
Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 July 2024
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Christopher Lamb and Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
Its mini size, available in eight colors and starting at just $14, is especially ideal for entering certain monuments like the Vatican Museums, which don’t allow large bags.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Another touristy moment included when Hale visited the Vatican and made a new friend.
—Jesse Scott, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2024
Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 18 July 2024
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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