expression, noun
Holy See; See of Rome
Refers to the jurisdiction and authority of the Pope as the head of the Roman Catholic Church. Often used in formal or religious contexts.
教皇の座はローマにある。
The Holy See is located in Rome.
教皇の座は国際法上の主体として認められている。
The Holy See is recognized as a subject of international law.
バチカン市国 is the Vatican City State, the physical territory; 教皇の座 is the ecclesiastical jurisdiction, which is distinct but closely related.
Compound of 教皇 (Pope) + の (possessive particle) + 座 (seat, throne), literally 'the seat of the Pope'. A direct translation of the Latin 'Sedes Apostolica' or Italian 'Santa Sede'.