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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In 2018, the Vatican signed a secret accord with China on the appointment of bishops which is understood to give Beijing some say in episcopal nominations.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The interview is one of countless media appearances Salzano has made, protecting and promoting her son's image at the time that officials in the Vatican deliberated on whether to progress the application for his sainthood.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 7 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
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
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.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
The interview is one of countless media appearances Salzano has made, protecting and promoting her son's image at the time that officials in the Vatican deliberated on whether to progress the application for his sainthood.
—Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 7 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
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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