Vatican

30 April 2026

Foreign Minister receives Vatican Ambassador to Oman

The meeting reviewed the understanding between Oman and the Vatican, and how to support dialogue among religions.

24 March 2026

Minister in intensive phone consultations with his counterparts

The calls aimed to support efforts to contain the ongoing war in the region and return to diplomacy.

6 March 2026

Minister welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s remarks on the Middle East

Sayyid Badr says His Holiness speaks for all humanity, be they Muslim, Jew or Christian.

19 May 2025

Oman participates in the inauguration ceremony of the Pope

The event took place in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican, in the presence of numerous heads of state and world leaders.

9 May 2025

His Majesty congratulates Pope Leo XIV

His Majesty expressed his sincere wishes to His Holiness for success in his duties.

26 April 2025

Rome: Ambassadors attend Pope’s funeral

His Highness Sayyid Nizar bin Al Julanda Al Said, Oman’s Ambassador to the Italian Republic; and Mahmoud bin Hamad Al Hasani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Switzerland and non-resident Ambassador to the Vatican, participated in the funeral ceremony of Pope Francis.

3 January 2024

The Vatican: Ambassador presents credentials to the Pope

Mahmoud bin Hamad bin Nasser Alhasani presented his credentials as non resident Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Vatican to Pope Francis, Head of State of the Vatican. The Ambassador conveyed greetings of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said to Pope Francis and his wishes for health and happiness for him and for the Vatican. The