Apostolic Nunciature to India
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The Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See to India is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to India, similar to an embassy. Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli was named Apostolic Nuncio by Pope Francis on 13 March 2021. He was formerly Apostolic Nuncio to Israel and Cyprus.
Apostolic Nunciature to India | |
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Address | 50-C, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021 |
Coordinates | 28.6000825°N 77.1933852°E / 28.6000825; 77.1933852 |
Jurisdiction | India |
Apostolic Nuncio | Leopoldo Girelli |
Website | Official website |
The Apostolic Nunciature to India is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in India, with the rank of ambassador. The nuncio serves both as the ambassador of the Pope (as head of State of Vatican City) to the President of India, and as delegate and point-of-contact between the Catholic hierarchy in India and the Pope (as head of the Church). The Apostolic Nuncio to India is usually also the Apostolic Nuncio to Nepal.