Holy See
The term Holy See (Latin: Sancta Sedes, lit. "holy seat") refers in a geographic sense to the episcopal see of Rome, of which the Pope is the ordinary (i.e., the diocesan bishop); in canon law, the terms Holy See and Apostolic See refer to the Pope ("Roman Pontiff") and the Roman Curia together unless otherwise indicated by context (can. 361). Because in this latter sense the Holy See comprises both the Pope and the Roman Curia, it is effectually the government of the Roman Catholic Church; as such, it is recognized as having a legal personality under international law. Currently, Benedict XVI is the ordinary of the Holy See.
External links
- The Holy See Website
- Primacy of the Apostolic See
- CIA World Factbook on Holy See
- Holy See of St. Mark (Coptic)
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