[2] He entered diplomatic service in June 1990 and served apostolic nunciatures in Ghana, El Salvador, Georgia, Albania and Republic of China (Taiwan).

Around 4,000 people attended the ceremony at St Joseph's Cathedral, Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh state, 500 kilometers southeast of New Delhi.

[3] Madtha tried to play a behind-the-scenes mediating role during Côte d'Ivoire’s 2010-11 political crisis when the previous ruler, Laurent Gbagbo, refused to step down even though Alassane Ouattara was declared winner of presidential elections.

[5] Madtha was committed to finding a peaceful solution to the post-election crisis that out-going President, Laurent Gbagbo opposed, to the current head of state, Alassane Ouattara.

During the attack of the forces of Alassane Ouattara, backed by French troops, the Presidential Residence where Laurent Gbagbo was barricaded, Madtha remained in the Nunciature, located at 200–330 meters from the palace, where Fides had contacted him.

The Ivorian press mentioned that Madtha made a personal commitment on several occasions to come to the aid of refugees welcomed in a Catholic parish and other structures in the area.

The funeral Mass was led by the Apostolic Nuncio to India, Salvatore Pennacchio with bishop of Mangalore Aloysius Paul D'Souza as the concelebrant.

Ivory Coast minister of social affairs Anne Desiree Oulopo, president of Episcopal Conference Alexis Touabli Youlo and Archbishop of Abidjan Dr. Jean-Pierre Kutwa attended, as did several bishops.