Philippine Ambassador to the Holy See Raphael Perpetuo M. Lotilla formally presented his credentials to Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican, marking the official start of his diplomatic mission to the Holy See.
In a statement on Monday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Lotilla presented his credentials to the Holy Father on July 1 at the Third Loggia of the Apostolic Palace, following traditional Vatican protocol for the reception of newly accredited ambassadors.
The Vatican State’s Gentleman of His Holiness, represented by Corrado Ruggieri, fetched the ambassador from the Philippine Embassy before the delegation proceeded to the Apostolic Palace. Upon arrival, Lotilla was welcomed by Archbishop Peter Rajič, prefect of the Papal Household, together with Monsignor Luis Rodrigo Ewart and Vice Regent F. Edward Daniang Daleng.
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The DFA said the formal presentation of Lotilla’s credentials and the letter of recall of his predecessor took place in a hall adjacent to the Pope’s Throne Room.FEATURED STORIES
