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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Built in the early 16th century and housing art by Renaissance masters across two floors of a palace, the villa is an underrated alternative to the Vatican.
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Among the women holding leadership positions are Sister Raffaella Petrini, the first-ever female secretary general of the Vatican City State, responsible for the territory’s healthcare system, police force and main source of revenue, the Vatican Museums, which are led by a laywoman, Barbara Jatta.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
One of this year’s best film performances undoubtedly came from the turtle in Conclave, who not only served as a symbol of spiritual independence in the film but also got to be carried across the Vatican gardens by Ralph Fiennes.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
During Francis' papacy, the percentage of women employed in the Vatican has increased from 19.3 percent in 2013 to 23.4 percent in 2023.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Anna Haines, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Among the women holding leadership positions are Sister Raffaella Petrini, the first-ever female secretary general of the Vatican City State, responsible for the territory’s healthcare system, police force and main source of revenue, the Vatican Museums, which are led by a laywoman, Barbara Jatta.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
One of this year’s best film performances undoubtedly came from the turtle in Conclave, who not only served as a symbol of spiritual independence in the film but also got to be carried across the Vatican gardens by Ralph Fiennes.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
During Francis' papacy, the percentage of women employed in the Vatican has increased from 19.3 percent in 2013 to 23.4 percent in 2023.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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