papal nuncio

• Représentant diplomatique permanent du Saint-Siège (Vatican) accrédité auprès d'un État étranger ou d'une organisation internationale, ayant rang d'ambassadeur.

A permanent diplomatic representative of the Holy See (the Vatican) accredited to a foreign state or international organization, holding the rank of ambassador.

1. Diplomatic representative of the PopeC1formal

   A permanent diplomatic representative of the Holy See (the Vatican) to a foreign state or international organization, holding the rank of ambassador.

   nonce apostolique

   • The papal nuncio presented his credentials to the president.
   • The papal nuncio played a key role in the negotiations between the church and the state.
   • The government invited the papal nuncio to the official ceremony.