Welcome to the website of the Australian Embassy to the Holy See

The Australian Embassy to the Holy See works to advance our country’s interests at the Vatican and strengthen the ties forged since the establishment of diplomatic relations over 50 years ago. Today, Australia has a fruitful dialogue with the Holy See on shared objectives such as peace building, promotion of human rights, and tackling the climate crisis.

By partnering with faith-based organisations in the Holy See, the Embassy supports humanitarian work that is close to Australian hearts: assisting those affected by conflict and disasters, combatting human traffic, and ending social exclusion.

The Embassy promotes cultural initiatives at the Vatican, projecting the image of a vibrant, diverse and modern Australian identity that is proud of its First Nations heritage. Our collaboration with the Holy See also extends to sport, an expression of Australian values of friendship and equality.

As the only resident mission from the Pacific, the Embassy is well placed to give our region a strong voice at the Vatican. Australia stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our Pacific family to face common challenges such as climate change, the greatest single threat to our livelihoods and security. 

This website and our X account @ausambholysee are the best tools to learn about our Embassy’s activities and keep up-to-date on our initiatives.