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Holy See

Also known as Santa Sede, See of Rome, Holy See of Rome, Sancta Sedes, See of Peter, Chair of Peter, The Holy See, Patriarchate of Rome

jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome

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The Holy See is the jurisdiction governed by the Bishop of Rome, also known as the Pope. It matters because it serves as the central governing authority of the Roman Catholic Church and maintains diplomatic relations with countries around the world.

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The Holy See (Latin: Sancta Sedes, lit. 'Holy Chair', Ecclesiastical Latin pronunciation: [ˈsaŋkta ˈsedes]; Italian: Santa Sede [ˈsanta ˈsɛːde]), also called the See of Rome, the Petrine See or the Apostolic See, is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City. It encompasses the office of the pope as the bishop of the apostolic episcopal see of Rome, and serves as the spiritual and administrative authority of the worldwide Catholic Church and Vatican City. Under international law, the Holy See holds the status of a sovereign juridical entity.

According to Catholic historical records and tradition, the Holy See was founded in the first century by Saint Peter and Saint Paul. By virtue of the doctrines of Petrine and papal primacy, it is the focal point of full communion for Catholics around the world. The Holy See is headquartered in, operates from, and exercises "exclusive dominion" over the Vatican City, an independent city-state enclaved in Rome, where the pope is the elected monarch, and therefore head of state.