The Apostolic Nuncio represents the Holy Father to the Church in Canada and, equivalent to an ambassador, represents the Holy See to the Canadian Government. The Apostolic Nunciature is the building where the Nuncio's offices and residence are located.

The Apostolic Delegation to Canada was established in Canada by Pope Leo XIII, 3 August 1899, and the Nunciature by Pope Paul VI on 16 October 1969.

His Excellency, Archbishop Pedro López Quintana was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Canada in 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI.

Biography of His Excellency Archbishop Pedro López Quintana
Apostolic Nuncio to Canada

Archbishop Pedro López Quintana was born in Barbastro, Spain, on 27 July 1953. He was ordained priest on 15 June 1980 and Bishop on 6 January 2003.

Archbishop López Quintana entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See in 1984 and has served in the Apostolic Nunciatures of Madagascar, the Philippines and India as well as in the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, as Assessor for General Affairs.

Archbishop López Quintana holds a Doctorate in Canon Law and speaks five languages: Spanish, Italian, French, English and Portuguese.

Apostolic Nunciature
724 Manor Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1M 0E3
Tel.: (613) 746-4914
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