Vatican
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Also called Vatican Palace. the chief residence of the popes in Vatican City, now also including a library, archives, art museum, apartments, and administrative offices.
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the authority and government of the pope (distinguished from theQuirinal ).
noun
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the palace of the popes in Rome and their principal residence there since 1377, which includes administrative offices, a library, museum, etc, and is attached to the basilica of St Peter's
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( as modifier )
the Vatican Council
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the authority of the Pope and the papal curia
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a Vatican edict
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Etymology
Origin of Vatican
1545–55; < Latin vātīcānus ( mōns ) Vatican (hill)
Example Sentences
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His shrine was so important that Pope Callistus II said two pilgrimages to St Davids were worth one to the Vatican.
From BBC
Arabic-language newspaper El Khabar agreed the visit, which was announced by the Vatican on Tuesday, "carries a great symbolic and spiritual dimension".
From Barron's
Pope Leo XIV will begin a 10-day visit to four African countries on 13 April, marking his first pastoral trip to the continent, the Vatican has announced.
From BBC
Pope Leo XIV will visit four African nations in April, the Vatican said Thursday, including Algeria -- the first time a pope will travel to the North African Muslim nation.
From Barron's
Rumours abound that Pope Leo XIV will attend, but the Vatican is yet to confirm a visit to Spain.
From Barron's
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