Catholics United has learned that the Obama Administration has nominated Dr. Miguel Diaz as U.S. ambassador to the Holy See. When confirmed by the Senate, Dr. Diaz will be the first Latino to serve in this position.

Catholics United is thrilled by this news. Dr. Diaz is a devout Catholic, a respected theologian, a leader in the Catholic Latino community, and a dedicated husband and father of four children. We have full confidence that he will serve our nation well and we invite all Catholics to join us in celebrating this historic nomination.

When Dr. Diaz arrives in Rome he will find common purpose the Vatican on many of the pressing moral concerns of our day, such as protecting the environment, fostering peace in the Middle East, disarming nuclear arsenals and cultivating international development, especially for the poorest nations of the world. Dr. Diaz’s ability to work constructively for common ground makes him a superb choice for this position, and for this we are proud.