nunciature

== English == === Etymology === From Latin nūnciāre, nūntiāre (“to announce, report”), from nūncius, nūntius (“messenger”). Compare French nonciature, Italian nunziatura. === Pronunciation === === Noun === nunciature (plural nunciatures) The status or rank of a nuncio (diplomatic representative of the Roman Catholic Church). The building and staff of a nuncio; the equivalent of an embassy for the Holy See. The term of service of a nuncio. ==== Related terms ==== announce nuncio ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === apostolic nunciature on Wikipedia.Wikipedia