Apostolic Nunciature to Algeria

36°48′03″N 3°02′32″E / 36.80076°N 3.04236°E / 36.80076; 3.04236 The Apostolic Nunciature to Algeria is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Algeria. It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio to Algeria and enjoys the rank of an ambassador. The office of the nunciature is located in Bologhine-Alger.

The Vatican established the position of Delegate to Northern Africa on 27 February 1965;[1] John Gordon held that post until 14 July 1967.[2] Sante Portalupi succeeded him on 27 September 1967. The delegate's responsibilities were modified as the Holy See developed relationships with countries in the delegate's area of responsibility. Portalupi took on the title of Apostolic Pro-Nuncio to Algeria on 6 March 1972.[3]

The Apostolic Nuncio to Algeria is usually also the Apostolic Nuncio to Tunisia upon his appointment to said nation.

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  3. ^ Acta Apostolicae Sedis (PDF). Vol. LXIV. 1972. p. 255. Retrieved 20 November 2019.