An apostolic vicariate is to be distinguished from an apostolic prefecture, a similar type of territory that is usually under the leadership of a priest, which is not yet organised enough to be termed an apostolic vicariate.
An apostolic vicariate is to be distinguished from an apostolic prefecture. An apostolic prefecture is a similar type of territory. This similar type of territory is usually under the leadership of a priest. A priest is not yet organised enough to be termed an apostolic vicariate.