He worked in a subordinate role in Colombia , Ecuador , and Jerusalem , and then in the Secretariat of State After his episcopal consecration on 16 September 1973 , he served as Apostolic Nuncio ( Papal Ambassador ) successively to Peru , Lebanon , Brazil and Italy .
He worked in a subordinate role in Colombia , Ecuador to and Jerusalem , and then in the Secretariat of State . 
 Following these assignments episcopal consecration on 16 September 1973 , he served as Apostolic Nuncio ( Papal Ambassador ) successively to Peru , Lebanon , Brazil and Italy .