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Executive Order 13427

Extending Privileges and Immunities to the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations

This executive order grants the Holy See's Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations the same diplomatic privileges and immunities enjoyed by full UN member state missions, subject to corresponding conditions and obligations. It also preserves any existing or future privileges the mission may have under other laws.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 10879

Key directives

  • Extend to the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations and its members the privileges and immunities enjoyed by diplomatic missions of UN member states
  • Subject such privileges and immunities to corresponding conditions and obligations
  • Preserve without abridgment any other privileges or immunities the mission may have or acquire by law

Timeline

Immediate

  • Privileges and immunities extended effective upon signing

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Ongoing diplomatic status for Holy See mission

Risks & tensions

  • No explicit tensions in text; non-controversial implementation of congressionally authorized action
  • Clarifying language about non-abridgment of other privileges may reflect caution regarding potential legal challenges or existing agreements
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