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Apostolic See

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Apostolic See
n
1. (Christianity / Roman Catholic Church) RC Church the see of the pope regarded as the successor to Saint Peter
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) (often not capitals) a see established by one of the Apostles


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The Pope repeated the legislation of Canon 455 of the Code of Canon Law that "the conference of bishops can issue general decrees only in those cases in which the common law prescribes it or a special mandate of the Apostolic See .
 
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