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apostolic delegate

/ˌæp.əˈstɒl.ɪk ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

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phrase

/ˌæp.əˈstɒl.ɪk ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/C1formalpolitical
  • ruДипломатический представитель Святого Престола (Ватикана), назначаемый для поддержания отношений с Католической церковью в определённой стране, но не имеющий полного посольского статуса.

A diplomatic representative of the Holy See (the Vatican) who is appointed to maintain relations with the Catholic Church in a particular country, but does not hold full ambassadorial status.

  1. Papal representativeC2formal

    A representative of the Pope who is sent to a country that does not have formal diplomatic relations with the Holy See.

    ruПапский представитель

    • The apostolic delegate was appointed to oversee the church's activities in the region.
    • He served as the apostolic delegate to several countries in Africa.
    • The apostolic delegate met with local bishops to discuss church matters.