Meaning Of The Word Apostolic delegate

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What's The Definition Of Apostolic delegate?

apostolic delegate in American English
a church official empowered to represent the pope, specif. in a country that does not have diplomatic relations with the Vatican
noun: a representative of the pope in a country that has no regular diplomatic relations with the Vatican

apostolic delegate in British English
noun: a representative of the pope sent to countries that do not have full or regular diplomatic relations with the Holy See

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