nuncio
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of nuncio
1520–30; < Italian nuncio, nunzio < Latin nūncius, nūntius messenger
Example Sentences
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Ortega kicked out the papal nuncio, the Vatican’s top diplomat in March.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2023
Part of the trip’s goal, said Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the papal nuncio to the United States, was to dispel the idea among Americans that Benedict was “this tough, this inhuman, person.”
From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022
Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican’s papal nuncio and chief diplomatic representative in the U.S., revealed the decision on Mr. Pavone in a Dec. 13 letter to U.S.
From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2022
The list then goes to the Vatican nuncio, or ambassador, in a country, who further investigates the person and sends his recommendations to the Vatican.
From Reuters • Jul. 13, 2022
The standing nuncio seated himself also, on a throne opposite, hung with white and gold.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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