Profile: Explanation of the term Holy See

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MADELEINE BRAND
NPR Special
04-22-2005
Profile: Explanation of the term Holy See

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Time: 4:00-5:00 PM

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Among his many duties, the new pope will govern what is often referred to as the Holy See. That's spelled S-E-E. But what does the term actually mean? Here's an Explainer from Slate's Andy Bowers.

ANDY BOWERS (Slate): The term Holy See comes from the Latin `sanctus sedes,' meaning holy chair or seat. It derives from the enthronement ceremony for the bishop of Rome or pope. It applies both literally to the place where the pope resides and more ...

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