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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In May, Styles was spotted by fans in Saint Peter’s Square in the Vatican in photos circulating online.
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Sundays are not counted toward the 40-day total, according to the Vatican calendar.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
In October, King Charles marked a historic first by praying alongside Leo after their meeting at the Vatican.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Pope Leo addressed his foreign policy concerns earlier in January at a gathering of global ambassadors at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Sundays are not counted toward the 40-day total, according to the Vatican calendar.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
In October, King Charles marked a historic first by praying alongside Leo after their meeting at the Vatican.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Pope Leo addressed his foreign policy concerns earlier in January at a gathering of global ambassadors at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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