Eric Soviguidi

Monsignor Eric Soviguidi
Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso and Niger Titular Archbishop-elect of Cerenzia
Appointed	15 August 2025
Predecessor	Giancarlo Dellagiovanna
Other post(s)	Titular Archbishop-elect of Cerenzia
Previous post(s)	Permanent Observer of the Holy See to UNESCO (2021-2025)
Orders
Ordination	10 October 1998
Consecration	15 November 2025 by  Pietro Parolin
Personal details
Born	(1971-03-21) 21 March 1971 (age 54) Abomey, Benin
Nationality	Beninese

Eric Soviguidi (born 21 March 1971) is a Beninese prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.

Biography

Eric Soviguidi was born on 21 March 1971 in Abomey, Benin. He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Cotonou on 10 October 1998.

Diplomatic career

He entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 2005, and has served at the apostolic nunciatures in Haiti, Ghana, Tanzania, Guatemala, and at the Section for Relations with States of the Secretariat of State.^{[ citation needed ]}

On 30 November 2021, Pope Francis appointed him Permanent Observer of the Holy See to UNESCO. ^{[1] [2]}

On 15 August 2025, Pope Leo XIV appointed him as Titular Archbishop of Cerenzia and Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso. ^[3]

On 12 September 2025, he was given the additional responsibilities for Niger. ^[4]

See also

• List of heads of the diplomatic missions of the Holy See

References

1. "Resignations and Appointments, 30.11.2021" . Retrieved 30 November 2021.
2. "Pope Francis Appoints Beninese Cleric as Holy See Permanent Observer to UNESCO" . Retrieved 1 December 2021.
3. "Rinunce e nomine, 15.08.2025" . Retrieved 15 August 2025.
4. "Resignations and Appointments, 12.09.2025" . Retrieved 12 September 2025.