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

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For Cruz, the Vatican’s declaration was disappointing but not unexpected. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

On July 2, the Vatican decreed the excommunication of the SSPX’s bishops and priests, one day after the group consecrated four new bishops in Switzerland without the pope’s consent. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Piero Davi was one of thousands of children born out of wedlock that the Vatican repackaged as orphans. — Bill Whitaker, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Waiting to hear from the Vatican Kunst said he was tapped by Bishop Daniel Felton — who presented Buh’s case at the conference — to gather information regarding a possible cause for sainthood. — Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026