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[[Image:Holy See.gif|right|thumb|Vatican State Flag]]

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'''The Holy See''', from the Latin: Sancta Sedes, Holy Chair; the see of the [[Pope]], the bishop of [[Rome]]. It is the central government of the [[Catholic]] Church (The authority, jurisdiction, and governmental functions associated with the papacy).  

The '''Holy See''', from the Latin: Sancta Sedes, Holy Chair; the see of the [[Pope]], the bishop of [[Rome]]. It is the central government of the [[Catholic]] Church (The authority, jurisdiction, and governmental functions associated with the papacy).  

The Pope governs the Catholic Church through the Roman Curia. The Holy See maintains formal diplomatic relations with 175 sovereign states, the [[European Union]], and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Also there are special relations with [[Russia| Russian]] Federation, (Mission with an Ambassador) and the Organization for the Liberation of Palestine (OLP), (Office with a Director).  

The Pope governs the Catholic Church through the Roman Curia. The Holy See maintains formal diplomatic relations with 175 sovereign states, the [[European Union]], and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta. Also there are special relations with [[Russia| Russian]] Federation, (Mission with an Ambassador) and the Organization for the Liberation of Palestine (OLP), (Office with a Director).