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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Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News have revealed the latest big name artists to join Grace for the World, the upcoming historic free concert from the Vatican City.
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The listing marks the first time an LGBTQ pilgrimage has been included in the Vatican’s Jubilee program.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The politics of becoming a saint To become a saint, the Vatican's department of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints must assess a candidate's spirituality in life and their influence after death.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Evidence for these miracles is examined by different teams of medical experts and theologians appointed by the Vatican.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
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Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The listing marks the first time an LGBTQ pilgrimage has been included in the Vatican’s Jubilee program.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The politics of becoming a saint To become a saint, the Vatican's department of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints must assess a candidate's spirituality in life and their influence after death.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Evidence for these miracles is examined by different teams of medical experts and theologians appointed by the Vatican.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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