noun
- Plural of internuncio; diplomatic representatives of the Pope ranking below nuncios, or historical intermediaries between parties in negotiations.
Usage: formal; diplomatic; historical
Examples
- The Vatican appointed internuncios to maintain diplomatic relations with several European nations.
- During the peace talks, internuncios shuttled between the two delegations to facilitate communication.
- Historically, internuncios served as papal representatives in countries where full diplomatic recognition was not yet established.
- The internuncios reported directly to the Secretary of State at the Vatican.