An apostolic nuncio is a Vatican ambassador or representative of the pope in different countries. Countries with large Catholic populations will have their own nuncio. Cambodia, with only 5,000 Khmer Catholics, shares a nuncio with Thailand, Laos, Burma, Brunei, and Singapore. Msgr. Salvatore Pennachio officially became the new apostolic nuncio for Cambodia yesterday. Here he speaks after being introduced by Bishop Emile Destombes (arms folded).
Here the new nuncio chats with Maryknollers (l-r) Judy Helein, Bill Burns, Kathy Tucker, Charlie Dittmeier, John Tucker, Mary Little, and Lisa Pirie. A welcoming reception was held at the bishop's residence in Phnom Penh.
Other Maryknollers at another table: Len Montiel and Roberta McLaughlin (front) and Jim McLaughlin (back).