noun
- Plural of nuncio; papal ambassadors or diplomatic representatives of the Pope to foreign governments.
Usage: formal; religious/diplomatic context
Examples
- The nuncios from the Vatican attended the international conference.
- Several nuncios were appointed to represent the Pope in European capitals.
- The papal nuncios serve as official diplomatic channels between the Holy See and various nations.
- Historically, nuncios played a crucial role in Church-state relations.
- The nuncio to France was one of the most influential nuncios in the 17th century.