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vatican

[vat-i-kuhn] / ˈvæt ɪ kən /
NOUN
Apostolic See
Synonyms
WEAK
See of Rome papacy papality the Church
NOUN
pope
Synonyms
STRONGEST
pontiff
STRONG
legate nuncio otho papacy pontifical popery see vicegerent
WEAK
ablegate bishop of rome paparchy pontifex maximus popedom popish

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Since then, modern presidents have occasionally found themselves at odds with the Vatican.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

His remarks came amid heightened tensions between Algeria and France, and followed a meeting days ago with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

The intensity of the tour is an indication of how the Vatican is prioritising its broader engagement with the continent.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

But the Vatican nevertheless was spooked enough that Leo opted against returning to his home country for the America 250 celebration this summer.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

In the summer of 2009, we’d brought them on a trip that included visits to the Kremlin in Moscow and the Vatican in Rome.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama