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8th August 2013

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by Nigel Baker

Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016)

Promoting Mutual Respect

The following is a guest blog by Steve Townsend, Deputy Head of Mission.  Pope Francis has signed the Holy See’s traditional message to the Muslims around the world who are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan. The theme of his message is Promoting Mutual Respect through Education, and in it the Pope calls […]

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31st July 2013

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by Nigel Baker

Ambassador to the Holy See (2011-2016)

My first six months at the Holy See

The following is a guest blog by Steve Townsend, Deputy Head of Mission. It is difficult to think that I have already finished the first six months of my four-year posting to the Holy See. The time seems to flown past. Why did I apply for the job? I am interested in “soft power” – […]

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