Holy See

noun

: the see of the pope

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The 88-year-old pontiff is now able to spend some time during the day off high flows of oxygen and use just ordinary supplemental oxygen delivered by a nasal tube, the Holy See press office said. Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025 As part of the four-day state visit, Charles and Camilla are expected to visit the Holy See to join Pope Francis in celebrating Jubilee year – or Holy Year – which takes place every quarter of a century and is focused on forgiveness and reconciliation. Max Foster, Christopher Lamb and Billy Stockwell, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025 The photo was taken in the private chapel of the pope's 10-floor apartment in Gemelli, according to the Holy See, the Vatican's press office. Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2025 The Holy See hasn't said how the anniversary, which is a public holiday in the Vatican, might be commemorated this year. Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2025.

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