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Holy See: References & Edit History

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  • René Ostberg
    René Ostberg is an associate editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. 

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Type Description Contributor Date
Add new Web site: GlobalEDGE - Holy See: Introduction. Apr 21, 2026
Added mention of Leo XIV. May 08, 2025
Added a link to Leo XIV. May 08, 2025
Media added. May 02, 2025
Add new Web site: Official Site of The Holy See. Apr 25, 2025
Added media. Mar 28, 2024
New article added. Jul 19, 2022
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