Apostolic Nunciature to Botswana

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Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See to Botswana
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Incumbent
Peter Bryan Wells
since 9 February 2016
Nominator Pope
Inaugural holder Blasco Francisco Collaço
Formation24 May 2000;22 years ago (2000-05-24)

The Apostolic Nuncio to Botswana is the principal representative of the Holy See (whose head is the Pope) to the Government of Botswana.

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References

  1. "Rinunce e Nomine, 24.05.2000" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 24 May 2000. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  2. "Resignations and Appointments, 08.02.2023" . Retrieved 8 February 2023.