Nuncio

Pronunciation: /ˈnʌnsiːoʊ/

Nuncio (noun)

  1. A senior representative of the Pope who speaks for the Vatican to a government or church in another country.
  2. A diplomatic messenger sent by a religious authority to manage official relations with another state or religious body.

Examples

  • The nuncio met the officials to discuss church matters.
  • A nuncio represents the pope in important meetings.