Originally, it was established as an apostolic prefecture on 17 February 1940  by Pope Pius XII and was subsequently elevated to apostolic vicariate on 8 May 1955.
In its early stages, the entity was established as a special mission of the Catholic Church on 17 February 1940 by Pope Pius XII, and it was subsequently upgraded to a more autonomous position as an apostolic vicariate on 8 May 1955.