Vatican City

American  

noun

1. an independent state within the city of Rome, on the right bank of the Tiber. Established in 1929, it is ruled by the pope and includes St. Peter's Church and the Vatican. 109 acres (44 hectares).

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Vatican City British  

noun

1. Italian name: Città del Vaticano. Also called: the Holy See. an independent state forming an enclave in Rome, with extraterritoriality over 12 churches and palaces in Rome: the only remaining Papal State; independence recognized by the Italian government in 1929; contains St Peter's Basilica and Square and the Vatican; the spiritual and administrative centre of the Roman Catholic Church. Languages: Italian and Latin. Currency: euro. Pop: 836 (2013 est). Area: 44 hectares (109 acres)

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Vatican City

In a sermon delivered in Italian on Thursday at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, the pope suggested machines lack a soul, saying they merely "compile data" quickly.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Margarita Castellon, leaving Miami’s bustling Versailles restaurant after lunch, said she attended Leo’s audience in Vatican City last month while on vacation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

That is because politicians who are subject to European travel sanctions can visit Vatican City because it is considered neutral territory.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2025

Vance flew to Vatican City for a visit with the Pope over the weekend.

From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2025

To Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel and the first of so many things I want to do and see.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

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