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Through the pro-nuncio at Brussels, the Holy See sent subventions from time to time.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Infamy-Lapparent 1840-1916 1913
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In 1850 the bishop made him his vicar-general and when the new Diocese of Brooklyn was formed he was consecrated its first bishop, 30 October, 1853, the officiating prelate being Archbishop Cajetan Bedini, a pro-nuncio on his way back to Rome from a diplomatic mission to Brazil.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne 1840-1916 1913
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The same custom still obtains in the case of a nuncio who is elevated to the cardinalate: he retains his position for a time, but with the title of pro-nuncio.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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Noting the passing of Pio Cardinal Laghi, former apostolic pro-nuncio to the United States
Catholic Light 2009
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