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References
- ↑ Allen, Elise Ann (24 February 2023). "Expanding outreach to Islam, Vatican establishes diplomatic ties with Oman". Crux . Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ↑ "Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Holy See and the Sultanate of Oman, 23.02.2023" (Press release) (in English and Italian). Holy See Press Office. 23 February 2023. B0160/00351-EN.01.
- ↑ "Rinunce e nomine, 22.05.2023". Archived from the original on May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
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