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Roman Catholic missionary jurisdiction in Turkey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul (Latin: Vicariatus Apostolicus Istanbulensis) is a Roman Catholic apostolic vicariate based in the city of Istanbul in Turkey.[1][2] Its territory is the northwestern region of the country. The current Vicar Apostolic is Mgr Massimiliano Palinuro.
Apostolic Vicariate of Istanbul Vicariatus Apostolicus Istanbulensis İstanbul Havarisel Vekilliği | |
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Location | |
Country | Turkey |
Metropolitan | Holy See |
Statistics | |
Population - Catholics | (as of 2014) 15,650 (as of 2013: 20 Byzantine Rite Catholics) |
Parishes | 12 |
Information | |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Cathedral | Cathedral of the Holy Spirit |
Current leadership | |
Pope | Francis |
Apostolic vicar | Massimiliano Palinuro |
Map | |
Erected: 15 April 1742, Latin Name: Constantinopolitanus
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Name Changed: 30 November 1990
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