It is a diplomatic post of the Holy See, whose representative is called the Apostolic Nuncio with the rank of an ambassador.
The title Apostolic Nuncio to the Solomon Islands is held by the prelate appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea; he resides in Papua New Guinea.
Pope Paul VI named Gino Paro Delegate to Australia and Papua New Guinea–a single title–on 5 May 1969.
[3] The creation of the Nunciature to Papua New Guinea on 7 March 1977[4] left the Delegation with the Solomon Islands as its sole responsibility.
The Holy See established the Apostolic Nunciature to the Solomon Islands on 27 July 1985.