nunciature
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of nunciature
From the Italian word nunziatura, dating back to 1645–55. See nuncio, -ate 3, -ure
Example Sentences
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Spanish media said the meeting would take place on Monday afternoon at the Vatican embassy in the Spanish capital, formally known as the apostolic nunciature.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Instead, some of the victims of that violence will come to Francis on Wednesday, in a private meeting at the papal nunciature in Kinshasa.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2023
A statement from the embassy, or nunciature, said the investigation conducted by a Holy See envoy determined that Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz’s actions were “correct, and therefore, the Holy See decided not to proceed any further.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2022
There is no definite connection, although as the daughter of a Vatican employee, Emanuela Orlandi had a possible link to the nunciature in the Via Po in Rome.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2018
There was a double guard stationed at the nunciature gate, but when they recognized Senator Trueba and saw the diplomatic plates on the car, they let them in with a salute.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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