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Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi, the representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria during the maiden General Assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja Friday, September 4. / Archdiocese of Abuja

“Be trustworthy administrators, generous stewards”: Nuncio in Nigeria at Abuja Assembly

Sep 6, 2020

The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has, at the maiden General Assembly of the Archdiocese of Abuja, urged members of the Clergy, the Religious and Lay faithful to foster the values of trustworthiness, generosity, and selflessness in their ministry, following “the way of the Master,” Jesus Christ.

Archbishop Paolo Rudelli with Pope Francis in Rome.

Nuncio in Zimbabwe on Pope Francis’ Main Engagements amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Sep 1, 2020

The representative of the Holy Father in Zimbabwe has highlighted prayer, charity, and call for a just world order as the three main engagements “at the center of Pope Francis’ heart” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Archbishop Anthonio Guido Fillipazzi, Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria conferring the pallium on the Local Ordinary of Nigeria’s Abuja Archdiocese, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama during Mass at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria, Pro-Cathedral Thursday, August 27, 2020. / Archdiocese of Abuja

Nuncio in Nigeria Highlights Communion Value as Abuja Archbishop Receives Pallium

Aug 27, 2020

The representative of the Holy Father in Nigeria has, at the Eucharistic celebration during which the Archbishop of Abuja received the pallium, underscored the importance of communion in the Church.

The Apostolic Nuncio in Nigeria, Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi.

Address Christians, Muslims “antagonism” in Nigeria: Papal Representative to Government

Aug 20, 2020

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.

Archbishop Bert van Megen, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan while presiding over the tree planting ceremony at the Global Catholic Climate Movement in Africa (GCCM Africa) offices within St. Jude Capuchin Friary in the Westlands area of Nairobi, Kenya. / GCCM Africa

Creation “the very first epiphany of God”: Nuncio in Kenya on Laudato Si’ Anniversary

May 20, 2020

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.” 

Msgr. Henryk Mieczysław Jagodziński, newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana.

Polish-Born Prelate Appointed Papal Representative in Ghana

May 4, 2020

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.

Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso and Niger.

Apostolic Nuncio in Burkina Faso to Extend His Representative Role to Niger

Apr 26, 2020

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.

Msgr. Luis Miguel Munoz Cardaba, New Apostolic Nuncio to Sudan and Eritrea.

Pope Appoints Spanish-Born Cleric as Nuncio in Sudan and Eritrea

Apr 2, 2020

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.

Archbishop Igantius Kaigama addressing the congregation during his instalation on December 5 at the Cathedral of the Twelve Apostles, Abuja.

Newly Installed Nigeria’s Abuja Archbishop Pledges to Engage Government on National Issues

Dec 6, 2019

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.

Archbishop Nicolas Henry Marie Denis Thevenin Newly Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Egypt and the Arab League

Pope Appoints New Apostolic Nuncio to Egypt and Arab League

Nov 6, 2019

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Nicolas Henry Marie Denis Thévenin as the Apostolic Nuncio to the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan, Archbishop Bert van Megen addressing guests during Golden Jubilee of the Religious Superiors Conference of Kenya (RSCK) in Nairobi on October 8, 2019 / ACI Africa

“Do not slip into being an NGO”: Pope’s Representative to Religious in Kenya

Oct 11, 2019

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).

Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya and South Sudan receiving culturally symbolic gifts from South Sudanese Catholic women residing in Kenya on Sunday, October 6, 2019 / ACI Africa

Culturally Symbolic Gifts that South Sudanese Catholics in Kenya Gave Apostolic Nuncio

Oct 10, 2019

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.

Apostolic Nuncio in Zambia and Malawi, Archbishop Gianfranco Gallone and COMESA Secretary, Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe

Nuncio in Zambia and Malawi to Represent Vatican at COMESA, Holy See Commitment to Africa

Oct 4, 2019

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.

New Apostolic Nuncios Paolo Borgia, Antoine Camilleri, Paolo Rudelli

Ethiopia and Burkina Faso Apostolic Nuncios to be Consecrated Bishops Friday

Oct 3, 2019

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.

Archbishop Paolo Borgia, newly appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast Gets Apostolic Nuncio, A Second Appointment This Year

Sep 26, 2019

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.