Palace of the Holy Office, Vatican administrative building in Rome, Italy
The Palace of the Holy Office functions as the headquarters of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith in Vatican City.
The palace opened its doors on September 2, 1566, during a period of significant changes in Catholic Church administration and doctrine.
The structure houses numerous offices dedicated to matters of faith and morals within the Catholic Church's administrative framework.
The palace remains an active administrative center, maintaining its role in Vatican governance while preserving its historical architecture.
The building holds extraterritorial status, granting it special privileges separate from standard Italian municipal regulations.
Location: Rome
Official opening: September 2, 1566
Part of: Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura, Extraterritorial properties of the Holy See
GPS coordinates: 41.90103,12.45608
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:11
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