Holy See–Malaysia relations explained

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Mission1:Apostolic Nunciature to Malaysia
Mission2:Malaysian Embassy, Holy See
Envoytitle1:Apostolic Nuncio
Envoy1:Wojciech Załuski[1]
Envoytitle2:Ambassador-Designate
Envoy2:Hendy Assan

Holy See–Malaysia relations (Latin: rationes Sancta Sedes et Malaesia; Italian: Relazioni tra Santa Sede e Malesia; French: Relations entre le Saint-Siège et la Malaisie; Malay: Hubungan Malaysia–Takhta Suci; Jawi: هوبوڠن مليسيا–تختا سوچي) are foreign relations between the Holy See and Malaysia.

The current Ambassador-Designate of Malaysia to the Holy See is Mr. Hendy Assan,[2] while the current Apostolic Nuncio to Malaysia is Archbishop Wojciech Załuski.

History

In 2002, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad visited the Vatican to meet Pope John Paul II.[3] During the second visit of the next Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Razak and Pope Benedict XVI at the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, an agreement to establish diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Malaysia was finalised.[4] [5] [6] Malaysia became the 179th state to establish diplomatic relations with the Holy See.[7]

The Holy See previously had an apostolic delegation, based in Bangkok, for the country.[8] Pending the appointment of the first Nuncio to Malaysia, the papal representative in Bangkok continued to act as Apostolic Delegate for Malaysia, accredited to the Catholic Church in the country but not to the Government.[9] In January 2013, Archbishop Joseph Marino was appointed as the first nuncio to Malaysia.[10]

In 2016, Malaysia appointed Bernard Giluk Dompok as the first resident ambassador to the Holy See.[11] In 2017, the Holy See opens its official chancery in Kuala Lumpur.[12]

See also

References

  1. Holy See Press Office . 29 September 2020 . Rinunce e Nomine, 29.09.2020 . it.
  2. Web site: Malaysia’s new Vatican envoy to promote interfaith dialogue. Union of Catholic Asian News. 24 February 2023. 28 February 2023.
  3. Web site: Dr Mahathir in historic meeting with the Pope. Utusan Malaysia. 8 June 2002. 15 May 2009.
  4. Web site: Comunicato della Sala Stampa della Santa Sede: Udienza al Primo Ministro della Malaysia. it. Holy See Press Office. 18 July 2011. 19 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120320184618/http://press.catholica.va/news_services/bulletin/news/27826.php?index=27826&lang=ge. 20 March 2012. dead.
  5. Web site: Najib: Malaysia to establish diplomatic ties with The Vatican. T. Selva. The Star. 18 July 2011. 19 July 2011.
  6. Web site: Malaysia establishes diplomatic ties with Vatican. BBC News. 18 July 2011. 24 July 2011.
  7. Web site: Archbishop G. Angelo Becciu inaugurates new Nunciature in Malaysia. Vatican Radio. 24 November 2017. 16 December 2017.
  8. Web site: Pope receives first Resident Malaysian Ambassador to the Holy See. Vatican Radio. The Herald. 10 June 2015. 16 December 2017.
  9. Web site: Papal delegate positive about M'sia-Vatican ties. The Catholic News, Archdiocese of Singapore. 20 November 2011. 20 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20171216113631/http://catholicnews.sg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6946:papal-delegate-positive-about-msia-vatican-ties&catid=288&Itemid=473&lang=en. 16 December 2017. dead.
  10. Web site: Pope appoints Birmingham native Archbishop Joseph Marino to Malaysia. Greg Garrison. Alabama Media Group. 16 January 2013. 16 December 2017.
  11. Web site: Pope receives first Resident Malaysian Ambassador to the Holy See. Linda Bordoni. Vatican Radio. 9 June 2016. 9 June 2016.
  12. Web site: Vatican opens official chancery in Kuala Lumpur. Natasha Joibi. The Star. 24 November 2017. 16 December 2017.

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