internuncio

noun

A Vatican diplomatic envoy or representative ranking just beneath a nuncio. No longer in use.

noun

An official representative or ambassador of the papacy at a minor court, in distinction from a nuncio, who is its representative at a more important court.

noun

Hence A messenger between two parties.

noun

A messenger between two parties.

noun

A representative, or chargé d’affaires, of the pope at a foreign court or seat of government, ranking next below a nuncio.

noun

A diplomatic representative of the Pope ranking below a nuncio

noun

A messenger or go-between

noun

(Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope ranking below a nuncio