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A basilica is just an architectural style used by a lot of Catholic churches, especially in the middle ages. It actually originated in the Roman Empire after Christianity became legalized. The Christians took over the Roman law buildings. The word "basilica" is from the Greek "basilike," which were the courthouses in the Roman Empire. Today, basilicas are just churches built in that architectural style.

The Vatican is where the Pope lives and the center of the Catholic Church in the world. St. Peter's Basilica is the church in the Vatican, but there are many other basilicas around the world.

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