This morning, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father Francis received in audience His Excellency Mr. Yaron Sideman, ambassador of Israel to the Holy See, on the occasion of the presentation of his credential letters.

The following is a brief biography of the new ambassador:

His Excellency Mr. Yaron Sideman
Ambassador of Israel to the Holy See

His Excellency Mr. Yaron Sideman was born in Israel on 30 August 1967, and is married with two children.

He has served in the embassy in Nigeria (1996-1999); as consul for Public Affairs, Consulate General in New York (1999-2001); at the World Jewish and Interreligious Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2001-2007); head of the Congressional Affairs Department, North America Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2007-2011); Israel Defense College (2011-2012); consul general, Consulate General at the Mid-Atlantic Region (2012-2016); office head, Congressional Affairs Department, North America Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2016-2021); and office head, North America Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2021-2024).