The Vatican has established a study group that will evaluate the role and function of Apostolic Nuncios, the papal representatives of the Church operating around the world and usually serving as the Vatican’s ambassador to a particular country.
Apostolic Nuncios currently serve two functions – they are ambassadors of the Holy See to the national government where they serve and also act as a representative of the Pope to the local Church, helping in the appointment of bishops.
The study group will make suggestions aiming to improve the current functioning of Apostolic Nuncios, so that they become more missionary and synodal. It follows Pope Francis "insisting" on a dual role that primarily serves local bishops and secondly involves serving as ambassadors to a country.
