Are you confused about the Vatican and the Holy See? Though the terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different things. The Vatican is the smallest state in the world, while the Holy See is the central government of the Church. In this video, we explain the difference between them and why it matters in understanding the Catholic Church and its role in the world.
Vatican vs Holy See: What’s the difference?
Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today
Share
Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican
Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.
More news related to this article
Vatican nixes use of ‘Co-Redemptrix’ as title for Mary
The Vatican’s doctrinal office said Tuesday the title of “Co-Redemptrix” is not an appropriate way to describe Mary’s
Franciscan Expert On Artificial Intelligence Addresses Its Ethical Challenges
Franciscan friar Paolo Benanti, an expert in artificial intelligence (AI), warned of its ethical risks during a colloquium organized by the Paul VI Foundation in Madrid.
‘This is Francis:’ A Vatican photographer remembers phone call from the pope
Imagine that your cellphone rings and the display says the call is from a “private number.” You expect it to be a telemarketer, but instead when you answer, you hear a man with an Argentine accent say: “This is Francis. I received your letter.”
Pope Francis gives thanks to young Nigerian priests and nuns who answered God’s call
Pope Francis gave thanks on Monday for the many young Nigerians who have answered God’s call to the
Clarifications on Traditional Mass
The Vatican has clarified its position on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. Today, Pope Francis released
Vatican releases pastoral reflection on Christian engagement with social media
Pope Francis during his general audience in Paul VI Hall on January 26, 2022.