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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However, it was announced on March 25 that the royals will no longer be meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican.
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Simon Perry, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The film, starring Ralph Fiennes and set within the inner chambers of the Vatican, has grossed $1.4 million with over 230,000 admissions to date.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
Trump visited Saudi Arabia during his first term as part of a five-country tour that also included Israel, the Vatican, Brussels, and Sicily.
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How have other countries reacted to Trump's tariffs?
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Alfieri continues to consult the pope’s personal medical team daily and will visit Francis in the Vatican every week.
—Colleen Barry and Trisha Thomas, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
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Simon Perry, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The film, starring Ralph Fiennes and set within the inner chambers of the Vatican, has grossed $1.4 million with over 230,000 admissions to date.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
Trump visited Saudi Arabia during his first term as part of a five-country tour that also included Israel, the Vatican, Brussels, and Sicily.
08:51 AM EDT
How have other countries reacted to Trump's tariffs?
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Alfieri continues to consult the pope’s personal medical team daily and will visit Francis in the Vatican every week.
—Colleen Barry and Trisha Thomas, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Vatican
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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