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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At a private ceremony at the Vatican in April, Stango presented the pope with the medal in person.
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Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
In a decree, the Vatican excommunicated the four new bishops and the two bishops who participated in the ceremony.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The latest consecrations could prompt Pope Leo to end the Vatican's decades of dialogue with the breakaway society.
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Noah Labelle,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Throughout its history, the society has had a rocky relationship with the Vatican.
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Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
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Danny Freeman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
In a decree, the Vatican excommunicated the four new bishops and the two bishops who participated in the ceremony.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The latest consecrations could prompt Pope Leo to end the Vatican's decades of dialogue with the breakaway society.
—
Noah Labelle,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Throughout its history, the society has had a rocky relationship with the Vatican.
—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
2 July 2026
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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