nunciature

Meaning

  1. The status or rank of a nuncio.
  2. The building and staff of a nuncio; the equivalent of an embassy for the Holy See.
  3. The term of service of a nuncio.

Etymology

In summary

From Latin nunciare, nuntiare (“to announce, report”), from nuncius, nuntius (“messenger”). Compare French nonciature, Italian nunziatura.

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