The term “[[Apostolic See]]” can refer to any see founded by one of the Twelve Apostles, but, when used with the definite article, it is used in the Catholic Church to refer specifically to the see of the Bishop of Rome, whom that Church sees as successor of [[Saint Peter]], the chief of the [[apostles]]. | The term “[[Apostolic See]]” can refer to any see founded by one of the Twelve Apostles, but, when used with the definite article, it is used in the Catholic Church to refer specifically to the see of the Bishop of Rome, whom that Church sees as successor of [[Saint Peter]], the chief of the [[apostles]]. |