Apostolic Nunciature to Nigeria

Last updated

The Apostolic Nunciature to Nigeria is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Nigeria. The Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Nigeria, with the rank of an ambassador. The nuncio serves both as the ambassador of the Holy See to the Republic of Nigeria and as the point-of-contact between the Catholic hierarchy in Nigeria and the pope.

In May 1960, the Holy See established the Delegation to West Central Africa to represent its interests in that region. It was given responsibility for Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Oubangui-Chari (Central African Republic), and Chad. [1] After further reorganizations of its offices for the emerging independent nations of Africa, the Holy See created the Delegation to Nigeria and Ghana–a single office–in May 1973. [2] Separate nunciatures for Ghana and Nigeria were erected on 29 April 1976. [3]

List of papal representatives to Nigeria

Apostolic Delegates to Central Western Africa
Apostolic Delegates to Nigeria and Ghana
Apostolic Pro-Nuncios to Nigeria
Apostolic Nuncios

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Apostolic Nunciature to Australia</span> Diplomatic mission of the Holy See

The Apostolic Nunciature to Australia is an ecclesiastical office of the Roman Catholic Church in Australia. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio to Australia with the rank of an ambassador. The office of the nunciature is located in Manuka, Canberra.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Apostolic Nunciature to Mexico</span> Diplomatic Mission of the Holy See in Mexico

The Apostolic Nunciature to Mexico the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Mexico. It is located in Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City. The current Apostolic Nuncio is Bishop Joseph Spiteri, who was named to the position by Pope Francis on 7 July 2022.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Madagascar is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Madagascar. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador. The Apostolic Nuncio to Madagascar is usually also the Apostolic Nuncio to Mauritius and Seychelles along with Apostolic Delegate to Comoros upon his appointment to said nations. The nuncio resides in Antananarivo.

The Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See to India is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to India, similar to an embassy. Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli was named Apostolic Nuncio by Pope Francis on 13 March 2021. He was formerly Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and Cyprus.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Apostolic Nunciature to Bangladesh</span> Diplomatic post of the Holy See

The Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See to Bangladesh is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Bangladesh, equivalent to an embassy. It is located at U.N. Road 2, Baridhara, Dhaka 1212. The position of Apostolic Nuncio is currently vacant.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Guatemala is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Guatemala. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador. The nuncio resides in Guatemala City.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Cameroon the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Cameroon. It is located in Yaoundé. The current Apostolic Nuncio is Archbishop Julio Murat, who was named to the position by Pope Francis on 24 March 2018.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Gabon is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Gabon. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Ghana is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Ghana. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Burkina Faso is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Burkina Faso. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador. The Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso is usually also the Apostolic Nuncio to Niger upon his appointment to said nation.

The Apostolic Nunciature to New Zealand is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Morocco is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Morocco. The Apostolic Nuncio to Morocco is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Morocco, with the rank of an ambassador. The nuncio serves both as the ambassador of the Holy See to the State of Libya and as delegate and point-of-contact between the Catholic hierarchy in Morocco and the pope.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Benin is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Benin. The Apostolic Nuncio to Benin is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Benin, with the rank of an ambassador. The nuncio serves both as the ambassador of the Holy See to the Republic of Benin and as the point-of-contact between the Catholic hierarchy in Benin and the pope.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Yugoslavia was an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Yugoslavia. It was a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Papua New Guinea is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Papua New Guinea. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador. The Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea is usually also the Apostolic Nuncio to the Solomon Islands upon his appointment to said nation. The nuncio resides in Port Moresby.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Apostolic Nunciature to South Korea</span> Diplomatic post of the Holy See

The Apostolic Nunciature to Korea is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in South Korea. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador. The nuncio resides in Seoul.

The Apostolic Nunciature to El Salvador is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in El Salvador. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador. The nuncio resides in San Salvador.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Equatorial Guinea is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Delegate.The title Apostolic Nuncio to Equatorial Guinea is held by the prelate appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon; he resides in Yaounde.

The Apostolic Nunciature to Mauritius represents the interests of the Holy See to officials of the Catholic Church, civil society, and government offices in Mauritius. The position of Apostolic Delegate is a diplomatic one, held by a member of the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He has the rank of ambassador. The post of Nuncio to Mauritius is held by the Apostolic Nuncio to Madagascar and resides in Antananarivo.

The Apostolic Nunciature to the Solomon Islands is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in the Solomon Islands. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador. The title Apostolic Nuncio to the Solomon Islands is held by the prelate appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea; he resides in Papua New Guinea.

References

  1. ↑ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LII. 1960. pp. 1000–1. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
  2. ↑ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LXV. 1973. pp. 628–9. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  3. 1 2 Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LXVIII. 1976. pp. 399–400. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  4. ↑ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LII. 1960. p. 994. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  5. ↑ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LXI. 1969. p. 820. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  6. ↑ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LXV. 1973. p. 519.
  7. ↑ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LXV. 1973. pp. 571, 628–9. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  8. ↑ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LXX. 1978. p. 210.
  9. ↑ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LXVIII. 1976. p. 365.
  10. ↑ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LXX. 1978. p. 317. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  11. ↑ "Monseñor Padilla, nuncio apostólico, de Costa Rica a Corea". Zenit (in Spanish). 13 April 2008. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  12. ↑ "Rinunce e Nomine, 31.07.2003" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 31 July 2003. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
  13. ↑ "Rinunce e Nomine, 27.01.2004" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 27 January 2004. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
  14. ↑ "Rinunce e Nomine, 20.08.2009" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  15. ↑ "Renunce e Nomine, 02.02.2010" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  16. ↑ "Other Pontifical Acts, 12.10.2016" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 12 October 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  17. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 26.04.2017" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 8 June 2019.
  18. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 08.08.2023" . Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Vatican appoints Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, as new Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria". Vanguard News. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.