Santa Sé
1. The central governing body of the Roman Catholic Church, represented by the Pope and the Roman Curia, serving as the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the Catholic Church
The Holy See maintains diplomatic relations with many countries around the world.
A Santa Sé mantém relações diplomáticas com muitos países ao redor do mundo.
2. The seat or office of the Pope as the head of the Catholic Church
The Holy See is located in Vatican City.
A Santa Sé está localizada na Cidade do Vaticano.
The Holy See is a unique entity in international law, holding observer status at the United Nations and maintaining diplomatic relations as a sovereign entity despite being a non-territorial organization. In Brazil, a predominantly Catholic country, references to the Santa Sé carry significant religious and cultural weight. The term is distinct from Vatican City, which is the territorial state, while the Holy See is the ecclesiastical jurisdiction and governance structure.
Related Idioms & Phrases
according to the Holy See
the authority of the Holy See
recognition by the Holy See
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