Holy See

noun

: the see of the pope

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The Vatican did say that Leo had a meeting on the agenda Wednesday with the Holy See’s ambassador to Lebanon, though no details are ever released of such audiences. ABC News, 6 May 2026 Millies says the visit is significant in maintaining ties between Washington and the Holy See. Tiago Ventura, Time, 6 May 2026 His meeting with Holy See leadership will center on the situation in the Middle East and mutual interests in the Western Hemisphere, the State Department said in a statement. Laura Kelly, The Hill, 4 May 2026 While The Papal Foundation contributions to the Vatican remained strong during Pope Francis’ 12-year pontificate, other donations to the Holy See tanked during the global financial crisis, COVID-19 and other strains. Nicole Winfield, Fortune, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Holy See

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy See was in the 15th century

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“Holy See.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20See. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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