Diplomacy: A New Apostolic Representation Expected in Haiti
, January 29, 2025 —The President of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), Laurent Saint-Cyr, met at the Apostolic Nunciature with Reverend Father Claude Éric Andriamirado, representative of the Apostolic Nuncio, recently returned to Haiti after several months of absence.
By Jean Wesley Pierre · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Port-au-Prince, January 29, 2025 —
The President of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), Laurent Saint-Cyr, met at the Apostolic Nunciature with Reverend Father Claude Éric Andriamirado, representative of the Apostolic Nuncio, recently returned to Haiti after several months of absence. This meeting addressed the main concerns related to the national situation, marked by a multidimensional crisis deeply affecting the country's political, social, and humanitarian life. On this occasion, Reverend Father Andriamirado conveyed a message of solidarity from the Holy See and the Vatican to the Haitian people, during this particularly difficult period. During the discussions, the representative of the Apostolic Nuncio announced that the Holy See is preparing to initiate the necessary steps for the appointment of a new Apostolic Nuncio in Haiti. This announcement comes in a context where the Vatican's diplomatic presence in the country is perceived as an important lever for dialogue, mediation, and moral support. According to the information provided, this initiative is a continuation of the diplomatic efforts undertaken by President Laurent Saint-Cyr, both nationally and internationally, in favor of strengthening the Holy See's commitment in Haiti. In this context, the President of the CPT had several exchanges with high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church and the Vatican. He notably met with Archbishop Francisco Escalante Molina during a meeting in Japan, as well as with Monsignor Eugene Nugent, former Apostolic Nuncio in Haiti, in Qatar. Other discussions also took place with high-ranking ecclesiastical officials, both in Haiti and abroad. These exchanges aimed to highlight the strategic and symbolic importance of the presence of an Apostolic Nuncio in Haiti, in a context of prolonged crisis where religious institutions often play a role in mediation and social support. The prospect of appointing a new diplomatic representative of the Vatican demonstrates the particular attention paid by the Holy See to the Haitian situation. It also reflects the Catholic Church's desire to continue supporting the country in its efforts for peace, national dialogue, and institutional stability. However, no official date has been communicated regarding the effective appointment of the future Apostolic Nuncio, as the procedures are still ongoing at the Vatican. Jean Wesley Pierre/ Le Relief
The President of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), Laurent Saint-Cyr, met at the Apostolic Nunciature with Reverend Father Claude Éric Andriamirado, representative of the Apostolic Nuncio, recently returned to Haiti after several months of absence. This meeting addressed the main concerns related to the national situation, marked by a multidimensional crisis deeply affecting the country's political, social, and humanitarian life. On this occasion, Reverend Father Andriamirado conveyed a message of solidarity from the Holy See and the Vatican to the Haitian people, during this particularly difficult period. During the discussions, the representative of the Apostolic Nuncio announced that the Holy See is preparing to initiate the necessary steps for the appointment of a new Apostolic Nuncio in Haiti. This announcement comes in a context where the Vatican's diplomatic presence in the country is perceived as an important lever for dialogue, mediation, and moral support. According to the information provided, this initiative is a continuation of the diplomatic efforts undertaken by President Laurent Saint-Cyr, both nationally and internationally, in favor of strengthening the Holy See's commitment in Haiti. In this context, the President of the CPT had several exchanges with high-ranking officials of the Catholic Church and the Vatican. He notably met with Archbishop Francisco Escalante Molina during a meeting in Japan, as well as with Monsignor Eugene Nugent, former Apostolic Nuncio in Haiti, in Qatar. Other discussions also took place with high-ranking ecclesiastical officials, both in Haiti and abroad. These exchanges aimed to highlight the strategic and symbolic importance of the presence of an Apostolic Nuncio in Haiti, in a context of prolonged crisis where religious institutions often play a role in mediation and social support. The prospect of appointing a new diplomatic representative of the Vatican demonstrates the particular attention paid by the Holy See to the Haitian situation. It also reflects the Catholic Church's desire to continue supporting the country in its efforts for peace, national dialogue, and institutional stability. However, no official date has been communicated regarding the effective appointment of the future Apostolic Nuncio, as the procedures are still ongoing at the Vatican. Jean Wesley Pierre/ Le Relief
