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nuncio
A permanent diplomatic representative of the Pope (the Holy See) to a government. He holds the rank of ambassador.
Der Apostolische Nuntius in Deutschland residiert in Berlin.
The Apostolic Nuncio in Germany resides in Berlin.
'Nuntius' (nuncio) is a Latin word and means 'messenger' or 'envoy'. This original meaning fits perfectly with the function of a diplomatic representative of the Pope.
Der Nuntius überbrachte eine persönliche Nachricht des Papstes an die Regierung.
The nuncio delivered a personal message from the Pope to the government.
This word is a technical term from the fields of diplomacy and the Catholic Church. You will find it almost exclusively in news reports or political texts in connection with the Vatican.
Der Präsident empfing den neuen Nuntius zum Antrittsbesuch.
The president received the new nuncio for an introductory visit.
The full title 'Apostolischer Nuntius' (Apostolic Nuncio) is used very frequently. 'Apostolisch' (apostolic) refers here to the 'Apostolischer Stuhl' (Apostolic See), meaning the Pope as the successor of the Apostle Peter.
Der Apostolische Nuntius hält die Eröffnungsrede bei der Konferenz.
The Apostolic Nuncio gives the opening speech at the conference.
ambassador
Botschafter is the general term for a state’s highest-ranking diplomatic representative abroad. Nuntius is the specific official title for the Pope’s permanent diplomatic representative to a government. A Nuntius has the rank of an ambassador.
Der Nuntius vertritt den Papst dauerhaft bei der deutschen Regierung.
The nuncio permanently represents the Pope to the German government.
Der Botschafter vertritt seinen Staat dauerhaft bei der deutschen Regierung.
The ambassador permanently represents his country to the German government.
