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

Examples of the Vatican in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier Saturday, the Vatican said Francis plans to make an appearance on Sunday to greet the public and offer a blessing. —Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025

The 88-year-old pontiff has been in stable condition for the past two weeks, according to the Vatican. —Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 22 Mar. 2025

On Sunday, he’s expected to make his first live appearance from his hospital suite to bless the faithful, the Vatican announced Saturday. —Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025

While Francis released an audio message on March 6 and the Vatican distributed a photo of him March 16, Sunday’s blessing will be the first live appearance since Francis was admitted for what has become the longest hospitalization of his 12-year papacy. —Giada Zampano, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025