Ambassador of Malta to the Holy See presents credentials to H.H. Pope John Paul II

On Thursday, 20 May 1999, Dr. James Farrugia presented his credentials to His Holiness Pope John Paul II as Ambassador of Malta to the Holy See.

Seven other non-resident Ambassadors to the Holy See joined the Maltese Ambassador in a collective ceremony at the Vatican. They represent Ukraine, Australia, Yemen, Barbados, Monaco, Iceland and Thailand.

During his short stay in Rome, Ambassador Farrugia had talks with various personalities of the Holy See including Mons. Tommaso Caputo, Head of Protocol, Archbishop Giovanni Battista Re, Substitute of the Secretary of State; Archbishop Jean-Louis Taurant, Secretary for Relations with States and Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State.