Apostolic Nunciature to the Philippines
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The Apostolic Nunciature to the Philippines is a top-level diplomatic mission of the Holy See
to the Republic of the Philippines
. An apostolic nuncio is equivalent to an ambassador
. He is often an archbishop
.
, Manila
. Though the official residence of the nuncio is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila
, he is not subject to the authority of the archbishop
Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto is the current nuncio to the Philippines, appointed on May 10, 2011. He previously served as nuncio in Africa
and most recently Chile
. Pinto replaced Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams, from the United States of America.
Archbishop Pinto is currently the dean of the diplomatic corps in the Philippines.
is a territorial jurisdiction established in areas which do not have a diocese and the nuncio serves as metropolitan bishop
to these vicariates. In the Philippines, the apostolic vicariates are:
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
to the Republic of the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. An apostolic nuncio is equivalent to an ambassador
Ambassador
An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
. He is often an archbishop
Archbishop
An archbishop is a bishop of higher rank, but not of higher sacramental order above that of the three orders of deacon, priest , and bishop...
.
History
The Apostolic Nunciature to the Philippines was erected circa 1902 and is located at 2140 Taft Ave., MalateMalate
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, Manila
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
. Though the official residence of the nuncio is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila or Archdiocese of Manila is a particular Church or Diocese of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. It is also considered as the primatial see of the country, currently headed by the Archbishop of Manila and it enjoys primacy over the other dioceses in...
, he is not subject to the authority of the archbishop
Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto is the current nuncio to the Philippines, appointed on May 10, 2011. He previously served as nuncio in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
and most recently Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
. Pinto replaced Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams, from the United States of America.
Archbishop Pinto is currently the dean of the diplomatic corps in the Philippines.
Role in the Hierarchy: Vicariates
A nuncio as an apostolic vicar also serves a role in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. An apostolic vicariateApostolic vicariate
An apostolic vicariate is a form of territorial jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Church established in missionary regions and countries that do not have a diocese. It is essentially provisional, though it may last for a century or more...
is a territorial jurisdiction established in areas which do not have a diocese and the nuncio serves as metropolitan bishop
Metropolitan bishop
In Christian churches with episcopal polity, the rank of metropolitan bishop, or simply metropolitan, pertains to the diocesan bishop or archbishop of a metropolis; that is, the chief city of a historical Roman province, ecclesiastical province, or regional capital.Before the establishment of...
to these vicariates. In the Philippines, the apostolic vicariates are:
- Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe
- Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan
- Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo
- Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto PrincesaApostolic Vicariate of Puerto PrincesaApostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa is an apostolic vicariate in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the Philippines. As an apostolic vicariate in the Catholic Church hierarchy, it operates like a diocese and is headed by a bishop. Its cathedral is the Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish in Puerto...
- Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose in Mindoro
- Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk
- Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay
Past Apostolic Nuncio
- † Placide Louis Chapelle ( 1899 Appointed - 9 Aug 1905 Died)
- † Donato Raffaele Sbarretti Tazza (16 Sep 1901 Appointed - 26 Dec 1902 Appointed, Apostolic Delegate to Canada)
- † Ambrose Agius, O.S.B. ( 1904 Appointed - 12 Dec 1911 Died)
- † Guglielmo Piani, S.D.B. (17 Mar 1922 Appointed - 5 Oct 1948 Appointed, Official to México)
- † Egidio Vagnozzi (9 Mar 1949 Appointed - 16 Dec 1958 Appointed, Apostolic Delegate to United States of America)
- † Salvatore Siino (14 Mar 1959 Appointed - 8 Oct 1963 Died)
- † Carlo Martini (29 Nov 1963 Appointed - 5 Aug 1967 Appointed, Apostolic Nuncio to Chile)
- † Carmine Rocco (16 Sep 1967 Appointed - 22 May 1973 Appointed, Apostolic Nuncio to Brazil)
- † Bruno Torpigliani (6 Jun 1973 Appointed - Apr 1990 Retired)
- † Gian Vincenzo Moreni (8 Sep 1990 Appointed - 3 Mar 1999 Died)
- Antonio FrancoAntonio FrancoAntonio Franco is a Vatican diplomat.He was ordained a Priest of Telese o Cerreto Sannita, Italy on 10 July 1960 and appointed Titular Archbishop of Gallesium on 28 March 1992...
(6 Apr 1999 Appointed - 21 Jan 2006 Appointed, Apostolic Nuncio to Israel) - Fernando FiloniFernando FiloniFernando Filoni is a Roman Catholic Archbishop and current Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples with the Roman Curia since his appointment by Pope Benedict XVI on 10 May 2011. Msgr. Filoni is an expert in Chinese affairs and on the Middle East. -Education and early...
(25 Feb 2006 Appointed - 9 Jun 2007 Appointed, Substitute (Sostituto) of the Secretariat of State) - Edward Joseph Adams (3 Sep 2007 Appointed - 22 Feb 2011 Appointed, Apostolic Nuncio to Greece)
- Giuseppe Pinto (10 May 2011 - present)
See also
- List of diplomatic missions of the Holy See
- List of diplomatic missions in the Philippines
- 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...
- Roman Catholicism in the PhilippinesRoman Catholicism in the PhilippinesThe Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines is part of the worldwide Catholic Church, in full communion with the Pope.With 73.8 million members in 2005, it is the predominant religion, making the Philippines the third largest "Catholic" nation in the world after Brazil and Mexico, as well as one...