nun·cio /ˈnʌn(t)siˌo, ˈnʊn(t)-/
羅馬教廷大使
Nun·ci·o n.; pl. Nuncios
1. A messenger. [Obs.]
2. The permanent official representative of the pope at a foreign court or seat of government. Distinguished from a legate a latere, whose mission is temporary in its nature, or for some special purpose. Nuncios are of higher rank than internuncios.
◄ ►
nuncio
n : (Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the
Pope having ambassadorial status [syn: papal nuncio]