Apostolic Nunciature to the Cook Islands

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The Apostolic Nunciature to the Cook Islands is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in the Cook 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 Cook Islands is held by the prelate appointed Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand; he resides in Wellington, New Zealand. The current Nuncio is Novatus Rugambwa, since 2 February 2021.

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References

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