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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One of the Renaissance’s finest illuminated manuscripts is on display in the Italian senate for the Vatican’s Jubilee celebrations.
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The couple, who have been denounced by the Vatican, created a shrine to the Madonna statuette and regularly held prayer events, during which Gisella Cardia would take to the stage and preach.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
The Hollywood event is part of the Vatican’s ongoing attempt to engage with popular culture.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore and Gus Van Sant are also expected at the event, which is being organized by the Vatican’s culture office as part of the Catholic Church’s ongoing Holy Year celebrations.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
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Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2025
The couple, who have been denounced by the Vatican, created a shrine to the Madonna statuette and regularly held prayer events, during which Gisella Cardia would take to the stage and preach.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
The Hollywood event is part of the Vatican’s ongoing attempt to engage with popular culture.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore and Gus Van Sant are also expected at the event, which is being organized by the Vatican’s culture office as part of the Catholic Church’s ongoing Holy Year celebrations.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 Nov. 2025
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“The Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Vatican. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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