Vatican
noun
Vat·i·can
ˈva-ti-kən 
1
: the papal headquarters in Rome
2
: the papal government
Vatican
adjective
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The choice was inspired by Leo XIII, the late-nineteenth-century cleric who was outspoken in his support for working people and the poor—and who also happened to be the founder of the modern Vatican Observatory.
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Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
The iconic cobblestones date back to the 16th century, when they were first used to cover Saint Peter’s Square in front of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the iconic Italian High Renaissance church in Vatican City.
—Sarah Gearhart, Outside Online, 28 July 2025
Lucas shared three black-and-white photos on Instagram announcing the news, tagging the location as Vatican City.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 July 2025
There’s particular frustration in the administration over the delay in confirming Trump’s Vatican ambassador pick Brian Burch, said one person close to the president.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
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Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
The iconic cobblestones date back to the 16th century, when they were first used to cover Saint Peter’s Square in front of Saint Peter’s Basilica, the iconic Italian High Renaissance church in Vatican City.
—Sarah Gearhart, Outside Online, 28 July 2025
Lucas shared three black-and-white photos on Instagram announcing the news, tagging the location as Vatican City.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 19 July 2025
There’s particular frustration in the administration over the delay in confirming Trump’s Vatican ambassador pick Brian Burch, said one person close to the president.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
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“Vatican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vatican. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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