Holy See

noun

: the see of the pope

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The Holy See has been close with Taipei in recent years and the reign of Pope Leo looks set to be no different, with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te congratulating the new pontiff Friday. Zoë Richards, NBC news, 9 May 2025 The lack of a leader for the Holy See also meant there was no ringing of the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica this morning. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 May 2025 They are crossed in the Holy See’s coat of arms, one gold and one silver. Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025 The crucial Holy See office also investigates allegations of abuse or negligence against bishops. Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Holy See

Word History

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy See was in 1765

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“Holy See.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20See. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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