The Holy See and the Sultanate of Oman established full diplomatic relations on 23 February 2023.[1]
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History
editOman is a predominantly Muslim country.[2] At the time formal relations were established, Oman had four Catholic parishes and 12 priests.[2]
With the establishment of relations with Oman, the Holy See has relations with every country on the Arabian Peninsula other than Saudi Arabia.[2]
The Apostolic Nunciature to the Sultanate of Oman is the ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church and the diplomatic post of the Holy See in Oman established in February 2023.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "An overview of the Holy See's diplomatic relations - Vatican News". www.vaticannews.va. 2024-01-08. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ a b c "Vatican establishes diplomatic ties with Oman, widening outreach to Islam". Reuters. 23 February 2023.
- ^ Allen, Elise Ann (24 February 2023). "Expanding outreach to Islam, Vatican establishes diplomatic ties with Oman". Crux. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Holy See and the Sultanate of Oman, 23.02.2023" (Press release) (in English and Italian). Holy See Press Office. 23 February 2023. B0160/00351-EN.01.