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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