128 apostolic nunciatures for the 174 countries that have diplomatic relations with the Holy See, 12 apostolic delegations to the local Churches and 17 international organizations. These are the structures of liaison between the Secretariat of State of the Holy See and the Churches dispersed in all parts of the world, which constitute what is called \"pontifical diplomacy\", for the development of friendly relations between the Apostolic See and the various States in the service of the common good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This emerges from a report published yesterday in L'Osservatore Romano, which for the occasion also published an interview with the Secretary of State of the Holy See, Card. Pietro Parolin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the current situation, made even more complex by the pandemic, \"a clear voice is more necessary than ever to encourage nations not to forget the mistakes and horrors of past conflicts and also those that, unfortunately, are ongoing,\" explained Parolin. It is therefore essential to echo the teaching of Pope Francis, who never misses an opportunity to recall the unity of the human family, \"and therefore the need for the international community to face the challenges in a concerted and multilateral way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Vatican body that closely collaborates with the mission of the Supreme Pontiff is currently divided into three Sections: General Issues<\/em> (correspondence, pontifical documents, translations, organization of apostolic trips); Relations with States<\/em> (diplomatic relations with States and other subjects of international law to promote concord, religious freedom and peace among peoples; and the last one created by Pope Francis in 2017, called. for the Diplomatic Staff of the Holy See<\/em>The program is aimed at those who work in the diplomatic service in the 128 pontifical representations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n