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29th November 2016 Holy See

Ambassador to the Holy See

How the Vatican does Foreign Policy

One of the things that I have been struck by since starting in Rome in August is the difference in how the Vatican does foreign policy compared to the UK (or indeed most countries). In some ways our foreign policy structures are similar. In the Vatican the Pope decides the policy line; in London, ministers […]

28th June 2016

by Nigel Baker

Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016)

This post was published when the author was in a previous role

Completing the mission

On 23 June I was given the honour, along with my family, of a farewell audience with Pope Francis. It was not the moment to discuss political or global developments, but to make reference to the depth and importance of the modern relationship between Britain and the Holy See. Characteristically, His Holiness chose to encapsulate […]

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How the Vatican does Foreign Policy

Completing the mission

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