Archbishop Eugene Nugent began his mission last month as apostolic nuncio to the Czech Republic, the Vatican newspaper reported on October 27.
On September 29, the Irish-born prelate met with President Petr Pavel.
“During their cordial conversation, various topics concerning the relationship between the Holy See and the Czech Republic were discussed, highlighting the positive bilateral ties and a shared commitment to fostering their further development,” L’Osservatore Romano reported. “Furthermore, the head of State expressed his gratitude to the Holy Father for the approval of the decree for the beatification of the Servants of God Jan Bula and Václav Drbola.”