What Does 'Vatican' Mean?

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This discussion will explore the meaning of the word Vatican, including its historical context, its role in the Catholic Church, and its current significance. We will also discuss the various aspects of the Vatican City, such as its architecture, its art and its culture. We will discuss the various activities that take place in the Vatican, such as the papal ceremonies, the religious services, and the various museums and galleries. Finally, we will look at the various symbols associated with the Vatican, such as the Swiss Guard, the Pope's tiara, and the keys of St. Peter.

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Vatican is the name of the complex of buildings in Rome, Italy which serves as the official residence of the Pope and the center of the Roman Catholic Church. The buildings are located on Vatican Hill, east of the Tiber River. The term "Vatican" can also be used to refer to the government of the Roman Catholic Church, which is located in Vatican City, a separate sovereign state within Rome, Italy.

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The word "Vatican" is derived from the Latin word "Vaticanus," meaning "city on a hill." It is the name given to the area encompassing the Vatican City, a tiny independent state located within Rome in Italy. The Vatican is the home of the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church, and is considered to be the spiritual capital of the Catholic world. It is home to the world's largest and oldest library, the Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, which holds more than 80,000 codices and manuscripts, thousands of incunabula, and a sizable collection of maps, coins, and medals. Other prominent landmarks at the Vatican include the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museum, and St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican also includes the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the Secretariat of State, and the Papal Curia—the administrative offices of the Catholic Church.