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Nuncio

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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(Latin: nuntius, messenger)

An official prelate representing the pope at the seat of a foreign government. His duty is to handle the affairs between the Apostolic See and the civilgovernment. In Catholic countries, the nuncio is always the dean of the diplomatic corps.

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Entry for 'Nuncio'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​n/nuncio.html. 1910.
 
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