+The Holy See is the universal government of the [Catholic Church](/wiki/catholic_church), representing the spiritual and temporal authority of the [Pope](/wiki/pope). It is a sovereign entity under international law, distinct from [Vatican City](/wiki/vatican_city), though it is based within its territory.
+## See also
+- [Papacy](/wiki/papacy)
+- [Apostolic See](/wiki/apostolic_see)
+- [Rome](/wiki/rome)