Permanent Observer of Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva
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The Permanent Observer of Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva is the representative of the Pope and the Catholic Church to the European office of the United Nations — in Geneva
, Switzerland
. The Church also has a representative at the headquarters of the United Nations
— in New York
, United States of America — known as the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations
.
The Permanent Observer holds the diplomatic rank of Apostolic Nuncio and the ecclesiastical title of a titular archbishop.
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. The Church also has a representative at the headquarters of the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
— in New York
New York City
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, United States of America — known as the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations
Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations
The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations is the representative of the Holy See at the United Nations. The diplomatic mission does not have full ambassador status and thus cannot vote — a decision it has freely taken...
.
The Permanent Observer holds the diplomatic rank of Apostolic Nuncio and the ecclesiastical title of a titular archbishop.
Permanent Observers of Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva
- Fr. Henri de Rietmatten (1967 – 1971)
- Archbishop Silvio Luoni (1971 – 15 May 1978)
- Archbishop Jean-Édouard-Lucien Rupp (1978–1980)
- Archbishop Edoardo Rovida (7 March 1981 – 26 January 1985)
- Archbishop Justo Mullor García (3 March 1985 – 30 November 1991)
- Archbishop Paul Fouad TabetPaul Fouad TabetPaul Fouad Tabet was a Roman Catholic archbishop and apostolic nuncio.Born in Lebanon, Tabet was ordained a Roman Catholic priest on December 22, 1956, for the Maronite Church. On February 9, 1980, Pope John Paul II appointed Tabet Roman Catholic titular archbishop of Sinna. He was ordained bishop...
(1991–1995) - Archbishop Giuseppe BertelloGiuseppe BertelloGiuseppe Bertello is a Catholic prelate and currently President of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and President of the Governorate of Vatican City State.-Early life:...
(1997 – 27 December 2000) - Archbishop Diarmuid MartinDiarmuid MartinDiarmuid Martin is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland. He was born in Dublin.-Early life and education:...
(17 January 2001 – 3 March 2003) - Archbishop Silvano Maria TomasiSilvano Maria TomasiSilvano Maria Tomasi C.S. is a Catholic Archbishop and currently Permanent Observer of Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva....
, C.S. (10 June 2003 – present)
See also
- Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United NationsPermanent Observer of the Holy See to the United NationsThe Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations is the representative of the Holy See at the United Nations. The diplomatic mission does not have full ambassador status and thus cannot vote — a decision it has freely taken...
- :Category:Permanent Observers of the Holy See to UNEP and UN-HABITAT
- Activities of the Holy See within the United Nations systemActivities of the Holy See within the United Nations systemThe activities of the Holy See within the United Nations system officially began on April 6, 1964, when the Holy See was granted the status of permanent observer state...
- Multilateral foreign policy of the Holy SeeMultilateral foreign policy of the Holy SeeThe multilateral foreign policy of the Holy See is particularly active on some issues, such as human rights, disarmament, and economic and social development, which are dealt with in international fora.-Right to life:...
- Foreign relations of the Holy SeeForeign relations of the Holy SeeThe Holy See—which must be clearly distinguished from the city-state of Vatican City—has long been recognised as a subject of international law and as an active participant in international relations...
- List of diplomatic missions of the Holy See