Nigerian archbishop appointed nuncio to Ireland

Pope Francis has appointed Nigerian Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo as apostolic nuncio to Ireland.

Archbishop Okolo is the first African to represent the Holy See in the country. The archbishop previously served as nuncio to the Central African Republic and Chad, then as diplomatic representative to the Dominican Republic. He will take up his new role in Ireland in the summer.

Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh welcomed his appointment, saying: “Archbishop Okolo’s rich experience in the diplomatic service of the Holy See means that he brings many gifts to bear on his new mission in Ireland.”