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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The Pope and the Politburo Since 1951, the Vatican has had no official ties with Beijing, which bans foreign influence on religion.
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Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
Though Daisy Ridley did not star in the Sister Act series, Goldberg invited her to join the third film's cast when the Star Wars alum appeared on The View for an interview earlier this year — months after Goldberg traveled to the Vatican and offered the Pope a cameo role.
—EW.com, 5 June 2024
Official record of the event has not been released, and the Vatican Press Office did not respond to TIME’s request for comment.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 28 May 2024
Newsom traveled more than 6,000 miles from California to the Vatican to give a speech before — and hopefully talk with — the pope about climate change.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
Many visitors take the Metro to reach the Vatican Museums, then walk back into the city from there (or take a cab from St. Peter’s Square).
Buses and Metro, both run by ATAC, are also reliable ways to get around, though depending on the distance, walking may be faster.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
At the Vatican Thursday, the governor will address the Pope and other world leaders, where he is expected to call for urgent action to address the world’s climate crises, according to Newsom spokesman Daniel Villasenor.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
In 1753 Antonio Piaggio, a monk who oversaw the ancient manuscripts in the Vatican Library, was summoned from Rome.
—Tomas Weber, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
Trending Videos When planning a trip to Rome, first-time visitors usually want to check the Colosseum and the Vatican off their lists, throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, and indulge in heaping plates of pasta, pizza, and gelato.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
Though Daisy Ridley did not star in the Sister Act series, Goldberg invited her to join the third film's cast when the Star Wars alum appeared on The View for an interview earlier this year — months after Goldberg traveled to the Vatican and offered the Pope a cameo role.
—EW.com, 5 June 2024
Official record of the event has not been released, and the Vatican Press Office did not respond to TIME’s request for comment.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 28 May 2024
Newsom traveled more than 6,000 miles from California to the Vatican to give a speech before — and hopefully talk with — the pope about climate change.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024
Many visitors take the Metro to reach the Vatican Museums, then walk back into the city from there (or take a cab from St. Peter’s Square).
Buses and Metro, both run by ATAC, are also reliable ways to get around, though depending on the distance, walking may be faster.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
At the Vatican Thursday, the governor will address the Pope and other world leaders, where he is expected to call for urgent action to address the world’s climate crises, according to Newsom spokesman Daniel Villasenor.
—Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 14 May 2024
In 1753 Antonio Piaggio, a monk who oversaw the ancient manuscripts in the Vatican Library, was summoned from Rome.
—Tomas Weber, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2024
Trending Videos When planning a trip to Rome, first-time visitors usually want to check the Colosseum and the Vatican off their lists, throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, and indulge in heaping plates of pasta, pizza, and gelato.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2024
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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