Vatican envoy to visit Pakistan from Oct 8-10: FO

Vatican envoy to visit Pakistan from Oct 8-10: FO.

Key points

• News Desk Published October 8, 2026 Updated October 8, 2026 12: 09am.
• In an official note, the FO observed that the Vatican envoy would visit Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
• Archbishop Gallagher is additionally anticipated to interact with members of the Catholic community while in Pakistan.

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Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the secretary for relations with states and international organisations of the Holy See, is due to create an official visit to Pakistan from Oct 8 to 10, the Foreign Office (FO) stated on Wednesday.

For context, the visit, which coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Vatican, would be the first ever visit to the country by a secretary for relations with states and international organisations of the Holy See.

"During the visit, Archbishop Gallagher will meet with the deputy prime minister and foreign minister to discuss matters of mutual interest, including interfaith harmony, dialogue and peace, as well as regional and international developments, " the FO remarked, adding that the visiting archbishop is additionally projected to meet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

"The visit marks an important milestone in the longstanding relations between Pakistan and the Holy See and reflects their shared commitment to further strengthening mutual understanding, cooperation and trust, while promoting interfaith harmony and peace, " the FO continued.

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