Role in The Hierarchy: Vicariates
A nuncio as an apostolic vicar also serves a role in the hierarchy of the Catholic Church. An apostolic vicariate is a territorial jurisdiction established in areas which do not have a diocese and the nuncio serves as metropolitan bishop to these vicariates. In the Philippines, the apostolic vicariates are:
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