The new papal nuncio to New Zealand and the Pacific has formally presented his credentials to Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro. Archbishop Gábor Pintér succeeds former papal nuncio Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa who returned to Rome in March after suffering a stroke last October. Our new Vatican ambassador, who comes from Hungary, has most recently undertaken diplomatic Read more
Aotearoa New Zealand’s new Apostolic Nuncio is Archbishop Gábor Pintér. He will also serve as Apostolic Delegate to the Pacific. Pintér succeeds Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, who returned to Rome in March after suffering a stroke last October. The Apostolic Nuncio is the Pope’s chief diplomatic representative – the equivalent of an ambassador. Archbishop Pintér Archbishop Read more