History of the Apostolic Nunciature in Poland and the Role of the Nuncio in Diplomacy

Abstract

The article presents the history of the apostolic nunciature in Poland throughout history and Polish-Vatican relations. The operation of Vatican diplomacy is also explained, on the basis of diplomatic law and principles, such as the principle of precedence. A list of all apostolic nuncios in Poland from the beginning of diplomatic relations between Poland and the Vatican was also presented. Among the, they were few future Popes. The history of the apostolic nunciature in Poland is little known during the Plish-Swedish wars in the 18th century. At that time, the Apostolic Nunciature in Poland was located in Opava for several years (at that time small city in the Habsburg Empire).