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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
'der Botschafter' and 'der Nuntius' both refer to diplomatic representatives. 'der Botschafter' is generally the highest representative of a state abroad. 'der Nuntius' is more specific: he represents the Pope or the Holy See to a government and holds the rank of ambassador. The words can be confused because a nuncio is a kind of ambassador. But not every ambassador is a nuncio. In addition, 'Botschafter' can also be used figuratively, for example for a brand or an idea; 'Nuntius' cannot.
Der Nuntius überbrachte der Regierung eine Botschaft des Papstes.
The nuncio delivered a message from the Pope to the government.
Der deutsche Botschafter nahm an dem Empfang in Madrid teil.
The German ambassador attended the reception in Madrid.