Apostolic See

noun

1. the Church of Rome, traditionally founded by St. Peter.
2. Also called Apostolic Church. a church founded by an apostle.

Apostolic See

noun

1. RC Church the see of the pope regarded as the successor to Saint Peter
2. often not capitals a see established by one of the Apostles

Word History and Origins

Origin of Apostolic See¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

Even before the new policy was announced, Francis had stripped the secretariat of state of its ability to manage its own money and ordered the assets transferred to the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See.

From Seattle Times

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

A new law enacted by the pope orders the secretariat of state, the diplomatic and administrative arm of the Holy See, to transfer all its financial holdings and real estate assets to another office, the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See, which administers the Vatican’s finances, by Feb. 4.

From New York Times

The law formalizes what the pope set in motion last August, in a letter to the secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, demanding the transfer of the secretariat’s assets to the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See.

From New York Times

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

From Fox News