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Apostolic Nuncio
Address Christians, Muslims “antagonism” in Nigeria: Papal Representative to Government
The Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria has called on the government to address the “antagonism” between Christians and Muslims in the West African country and enforce the rule of law saying the faithful of both religions suffer equally from the reported skirmishes in the country.
Creation “the very first epiphany of God”: Nuncio in Kenya on Laudato Si’ Anniversary
At a tree planting ceremony organized to mark the 5th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical letter on the environment, Laudato Si’, the Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan described creation as the first and earliest form in which God reveals himself, calling it “the very first epiphany of God.”
Polish-Born Prelate Appointed Papal Representative in Ghana
Pope Francis on Sunday, May 3 appointed Msgr. Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, a native of Poland who has been serving as nunciature counsellor, as his representative in Ghana.
Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso to Extend His Representative Role to Niger
The Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty will extend his representative role to cover the landlocked West African country of Niger, officials at the Vatican announced.
Pope Appoints Spanish-Born Cleric as Nuncio in Sudan and Eritrea
Pope Francis on Tuesday, March 31 appointed Msgr. Luis Miguel Munoz Cardaba, a native of Spain who has been serving at the Apostolic Nunciature in Turkey, as his representative in Sudan and Eritrea.
Newly Installed Nigeria’s Abuja Archbishop Pledges to Engage Government on National Issues
The newly installed Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Abuja in Nigeria, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama has, during his installation ceremony, promised to engage the government in matters that contribute to the common good of Africa’s most populous country, weeks after the country’s President said he would support the ministry of the Church leader in his country’s capital, Abuja.
Pope Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to Egypt and Arab League
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Nicolas Henry Marie Denis Thévenin as the Apostolic Nuncio to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
“Do not slip into being an NGO”: Pope’s Representative to Religious in Kenya
In a country where structures have been put in place to enable the government of the day to provide for its citizens the needed services including health and education, members of religious orders and societies of apostolic life have been cautioned against the temptation to become Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
Culturally Symbolic Gifts that South Sudanese Catholics in Kenya Gave Apostolic Nuncio
In a gesture aimed at demonstrating different life situations that characterize the world’s newest nation, South Sudanese Catholic women residing in Kenya last Sunday offered a variety of gifts to the Nairobi-based Holy Father’s representative to their country and explained to him the cultural symbolism of each of the presents.
Nuncio in Zambia and Malawi to Represent Vatican at COMESA, Holy See Commitment to Africa
The appointment of the Apostolic Nuncio in Malawi and Zambia to represent the Vatican at the free trade area consisting twenty-one member states within Eastern and Southern Africa has been interpreted as the Holy See’s commitment to the affairs of the African continent, the Nuncio, Archbishop Gianfranco Gallone has explained.
Ethiopia and Burkina Faso Apostolic Nuncios to be Consecrated Bishops Friday
The Holy Father will on Friday, October 4 consecrate as Bishops the new Apostolic Nuncios to Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, Monsignor Antoine Camilleri and Monsignor Antoine Paolo Rudelli respectively.
Ivory Coast Gets Apostolic Nuncio, A Second Appointment This Year
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Paolo Borgia Apostolic Nuncio to Ivory Coast with residence in Abidjan, the second appointment he is making this year after Archbishop Anté Jozić failed to take up his functions as a result of an accident.
