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Meanings of State of the Vatican City in English

Portuguese
vaticano
Spanish
santa sede

The smallest sovereign state in the world; the see of the Pope (as the Bishop of Rome); home of the Pope and the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church; achieved independence from Italy in 1929.

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        vaticano

        A sovereign city-state in Rome.

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              Examples for "Holy See"
              Examples for "Holy See"
              1
              It is the decision of the Holy See; St. Peter has spoken.'
              Eminent Victorians
              2
              The fact is that on the morrow the Holy See was vacant.
              The Companions of Jehu
              3
              Dr Buckley will hold office until a Holy See nominees is ordained.
              The Irish Times
              4
              Anne, and even yet return to the obedience of the Holy See.
              The King's Achievement
              5
              He permitted the French Bishops to submit themselves to the Holy See.
              The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume ...
              Translations for State of the Vatican City
              Spanish
              santa sede