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Pope Francis greets Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, whom he appointed as the Holy See’s permanent observer to the United Nations in Geneva on June 21, 2023. | Vatican Media

Apostolic Nuncio in DR Congo Appointed Holy See Permanent Observer to UN in Geneva

Jun 21, 2023

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, the Apostolic Nuncio in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the representative of the Holy See to the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva.

Pope Francis meeting his diplomatic representatives in the Vatican, Sept. 9, 2022. Vatican Media

Pope Francis Shares His Concern about Nuclear War Risks in Meeting with Vatican Diplomats

Sep 8, 2022

The pope spoke to almost 100 apostolic nuncios and permanent observers of the Holy See who are meeting in Rome this week. 

Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, appointed as the representative of the Holy See to the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva. Credit: Antilles Episcopal Conference - AEC/Facebook

Nigerian-born Apostolic Nuncio Appointed Holy See Permanent Observer to UN in Geneva

Dec 20, 2021

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, a member of the Clergy of Nigeria’s Aba Diocese, as the representative of the Holy See to the United Nations and Specialized Institutions in Geneva.

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Pope Francis Appoints Beninese Cleric as Holy See Permanent Observer to UNESCO

Dec 1, 2021

Pope Francis has appointed a member of the Clergy from Benin as the representative of the Holy See to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

The UN Security Council meeting in New York City, 2018. Credit: akatz/Shutterstock

Pope Francis Wants 'holistic approach' to Middle East, UN Security Council Told

Jan 23, 2020

Pope Francis is concerned about the worsening situation in the Middle East, and is urging a continued commitment to dialogue in the region, a senior Vatican diplomat told the United Nations Security Council Wednesday.