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Apostolic See

NOUN
pope's jurisdiction
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In late 2017, Zanchetta left Oran to work in the Vatican’s Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See, a financial and accounting office that also manages church properties in Italy.

From Reuters Feb. 21, 2022

"It is an activity that supports the most needy and ecclesial communities in difficulty who approach the Apostolic See for help."

From Fox News Dec. 13, 2019

The pope affirmed that it “dishonours the Apostolic See, injures the king’s right, shames the English nation, and endangers the crusade.”

From New York Times May 21, 2010

In discussing Stehlik's case, one Vaticaner said: "We can't be certain because of the scandalous closing down of all channels of communication between the Apostolic See and Czechoslovakia."

From Time Magazine Archive

Were he to issue the censures, and were no effect to follow, the Apostolic See would be discredited.

From The Divorce of Catherine of Aragon The Story as Told by the Imperial Ambassadors Resident at the Court of Henry VIII by J.A. Froude



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