Nuncio
(noun)
- A diplomat representing the Holy See (Pope) accredited to a sovereign government or international organization.
- A papal ambassador to a particular country or region.
- A messenger or envoy sent on a special mission.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word nuntius, meaning 'messenger, envoy'.
Examples:
- The nuncio was sent by the Pope to mediate a dispute between the two countries.
- The nuncio was received by the king with great ceremony.
- The nuncio's mission was to ensure that the Church's interests were protected in the country.
- The nuncio was well-known for his diplomatic skills and his ability to negotiate complex situations.
- As a nuncio, he was responsible for maintaining communication between the Pope and the local Catholic community.