Holy See now has diplomatic relations with 180 nations

January 13, 2015

The Holy See now has diplomatic relations with 180 states, as well as with the European Union and Sovereign Military Order of Malta, according to a note from the Holy See Press Office. The Holy See also maintains a mission with the State of Palestine.

83 of these states and other entities have an embassy at Rome.

During 2014, the Holy See signed or revised accords with Cameroon, Malta, and Serbia.

 

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Further information:

• Nota informativa sui Rapporti diplomatici della Santa Sede (Holy See Press Office)