Apostolic Delegate
Apostolic Delegate. A papal appointment to represent the pope in those countries which do not have diplomatic relations with the Holy see (cf. NUNCIO). Permanent apostolic delegations were established in the USA in 1893, and in Great Britain in 1938.
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