the Vatican

noun

: the place in Rome where the Pope lives and works

: the government of the Roman Catholic Church

The Vatican has announced a new appointment.

a Vatican official

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Earlier this year 49 employees of the Vatican Museums — the Holy See's main source of revenue — filed a class-action lawsuit in the Vatican tribunal complaining about labor woes, overtime and working conditions. —

CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024 No matter what, all roads, routes, and pilgrimages lead to Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica, so expect high-volume crowds in the Vatican area and the surrounding Borgo neighborhood. —

Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024 Biden accepted Francis' invitation to visit the Vatican during a phone call Thursday, according to the White House. —

arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Jubilee years are held at least every quarter century, with the last regular one in 2000, according to the Vatican. —

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