Apostolic Nunciature in South Sudan

The Apostolic Nunciature in South Sudan was established by Pope Francis in 2013 .

history

As a result of the independence of the Republic of South Sudan on July 9, 2011 , the Holy See declared its intention to establish diplomatic relations with the new state. In the run-up to the declaration of independence, the Vatican sent a delegation, on behalf of Pope Benedict XVI. should wish the country peace and prosperity. In February 2013 it was announced that an Apostolic Nunciature and a South Sudanese embassy would be established at the Holy See by mutual agreement and at the request of both states (Vatican City and South Sudan) . The Apostolic Constitution "Quo firmiores" was published on May 1, 2013, with it Pope Francis established the Apostolic Nunciature in South Sudan, it has its seat in the South Sudanese capital Juba . For the first Apostolic Nuncio appointed Francis on December 21, 2013 As diplomats Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo , the same apostolic nuncio in Kenya was. Archbishop Hubertus van Megen has been Apostolic Nuncio in South Sudan since March 19, 2019 .

See also

• Church province of Juba
• Roman Catholic Church in Sudan

Web links

• "Quo firmiores": the Apostolic Nunciature is established in the Republic of South Sudan (May 1, 2013)
• Entry on Nunciature of South Sudan on catholic-hierarchy.org

Individual evidence

1. ↑ South Sudan: Declaration by the Press Office of the Holy See on independence - respect for religious freedom and peaceful dialogue required June 11, 2011 [1]
2. ^ Vatican Radio - Vatican / South Sudan: Diplomatic Relations [2] , February 22, 2013
3. ↑ Apostolic succession: Papal nuncios Archived copy ( Memento of the original of October 7, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.