Apostolic Delegation

Arabian Peninsula

1993: Established as Apostolic Delegation of Arabian Peninsula (from Apostolic Nunciature of Kuwait)
1999: Branched to create Apostolic Nunciature of Yemen
2007.05.31: Branched to create Apostolic Nunciature of United Arab Emirates

Apostolic Delegate: Archbishop Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis (58) (2024.07.22 – 2026.07.25)
Apostolic Delegate: Archbishop Francisco Montecillo Padilla (72) (2016.04.05 – 2020.04.17)
Apostolic Delegate: Archbishop Petar Rajič (67) (2009.12.02 – 2015.06.15)
Apostolic Delegate: Archbishop Paul-Mounged El-Hachem (2005.08.27 – 2009.12.02)
Apostolic Delegate: Archbishop Giuseppe De Andrea (2001.06.28 – 2005.08.27)
Apostolic Delegate: Archbishop Antonio Maria Vegliò (88) (later Cardinal) (1997.10.02 – 1999.12.13)
Apostolic Delegate: Archbishop Pablo Puente Buces (1993.05.25 – 1997.07.31)

Last updated on 2026.09.04