Apostolic Representative to the African Union

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The Apostolic Representative to the African Union is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Representative with the rank of an ambassador. The office was established in 2003. The title is held by the prelate appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Ethopia; he resides in Addis Ababa. [1]

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References

  1. ↑ "Holy See Representation African Union (AU)".
  2. ↑ "Rinunce e Nomine, 17.01.2004" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 17 January 2004. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  3. ↑ "Rinunce e Nomine, 26.07.2008" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 26 July 2008. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  4. ↑ "Rinunce e Nomine, 24.10.2008" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 24 October 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  5. ↑ "Rinunce e Nomine, 14.06.2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 14 June 2014. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
  6. ↑ "Rinunce e Nomine, 12.07.2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 12 July 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  7. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 04.02.2019" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 4 February 2019. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  8. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 31.10.2019" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  9. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 20.05.2024" . Retrieved May 20, 2024.
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