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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Leo actually accepted the resignation when Shaleta presented it in February, but an announcement was not made until Tuesday, according to the Vatican embassy in Washington.
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ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Leo actually accepted the resignation when Shaleta presented it in February, but an announcement was not made until this week, according to the Vatican Embassy in Washington.
—Gregory Bull, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The story follows a rag-tag group of misanthropes who attempt to rob jewels from the Vatican.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Leo actually accepted Shaleta’s resignation in February, but it wasn’t announced until this week, according to the Vatican embassy in Washington.
—Gregory Bull, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Leo actually accepted the resignation when Shaleta presented it in February, but an announcement was not made until this week, according to the Vatican Embassy in Washington.
—Gregory Bull, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The story follows a rag-tag group of misanthropes who attempt to rob jewels from the Vatican.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Leo actually accepted Shaleta’s resignation in February, but it wasn’t announced until this week, according to the Vatican embassy in Washington.
—Gregory Bull, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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