The session was convened to allow Archbishop Rudelli to formally introduce himself to members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See and to outline his priorities in his new capacity.
On 30 April 2026, TYT Ambassador Hendy Assan attended a meeting and briefing session with Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, recently appointed Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See.
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Professor John Wilson, Director of the Centre for Responsible Banking & Finance at the University of St Andrews; and Professor Elena Beccalli, Rector of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and author of the book.
On 15 April 2026, TYT Ambassador Hendy Assan attended a book presentation event held at the Sala Zuccari of Palazzo Giustiniani, at the Senate of the Republic in Rome.
The event featured a distinguished panel of speakers, including Professor Fabio Pinelli, Vice President of the Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura; H.E. Ambassador George Poulides, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps to the Holy See and Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus;
His presence highlighted the importance of the gathering and offered participants a unique opportunity to engage directly with one of the Vatican’s highest-ranking officials on matters of mutual interest.
The luncheon brought together some of the Heads of Mission accredited to the Holy See, providing a valuable platform for diplomatic engagement and exchange.
The Guest of Honour for the occasion was Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See.
On 8 April 2026, the TYT Ambassador Hendy Assan paid a courtesy call on Rev. Fr. Thomas Joseph White, Rector Magnificus of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum), in Rome.
TYT Ambassador Hendy expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage with the Rector and to gain deeper insight into the academic mission and institutional priorities of the Angelicum.
and Visiting Professor at Imperial College, alongside Professor Anna Maria Giannini, Director of the Psychology Department at Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in psychology, criminology, and defence studies.
On 31 March 2026, TYT Ambassador Hendy Assan attended a lecture under the 2026 Kuchlan Lecture Series organised by John Cabot University in collaboration with the Polizia Postale.
The discussion featured Dr. Janet Martha Blatny, Special Advisor to NATO’s Chief Scientist, Research Director at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI),