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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No details were given about the duration of Francis’ hospitalization, but the Vatican later announced the pope was canceling his participation in Holy Year events through Monday.
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Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis
The British royals will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis as the Catholic Church celebrates a special Jubilee year, which takes place every quarter of a century.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
After sharing remarks at the World’s Summit on Children’s Rights at the Vatican on Monday, Queen Rania of Jordan dressed up in Max Mara to visit the Jordan: Dawn of Christianity exhibition in Rome alongside Italy’s first lady Laura Mattarella on Tuesday.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
By engaging such stakeholders, the Vatican aims to foster collaborative efforts for responsible AI governance on a global scale.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
King Charles and Queen Camilla to visit Pope Francis
The British royals will travel to Italy and the Vatican in April to meet with Pope Francis as the Catholic Church celebrates a special Jubilee year, which takes place every quarter of a century.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
After sharing remarks at the World’s Summit on Children’s Rights at the Vatican on Monday, Queen Rania of Jordan dressed up in Max Mara to visit the Jordan: Dawn of Christianity exhibition in Rome alongside Italy’s first lady Laura Mattarella on Tuesday.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
By engaging such stakeholders, the Vatican aims to foster collaborative efforts for responsible AI governance on a global scale.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 29 Jan. 2025
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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