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

To qualify for beatification, the Vatican normally requires one miracle attributable to the faithful seeking the candidate's heavenly prayers. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

After a six-year delay, the Vatican in February gave the green light for Thursday’s beatification. — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

In 2019, Pathé’O offered Pope Francis a piece of his fabric during an interreligious peace delegation at the Vatican. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026

The submission would mark the first time a film produced by the Vatican will be in the running for the Academy Awards. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026