Germano Penemote

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Germano Penemote
Apostolic Nuncio to Pakistan
Titular Archbishop of Treia
Appointed16 June 2023
Predecessor Christophe Zakhia El-Kassis
Other post(s) Titular Archbishop of Treia
Orders
Ordination6 December 1998
Consecration12 August 2023
by  Pietro Parolin, Pio Hipunyati and José Manuel Imbamba
Personal details
Born (1969-10-24) 24 October 1969 (age 54)
Nationality Angolan
MottoOmnes Fratres Estis
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Germano Penemote.svg
Styles of
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Reference style
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious style Archbishop

Germano Penemote (born 24 October 1969) is an Angolan prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.

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Biography

Germano Penemote was born on 24 October 1969 in Ondobe, Angola. He was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ondjiva on 6 December 1998. He graduated in Utroque Iure and knows French, English, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

Diplomatic career

He entered the Holy See Diplomatic Service on 1 July 2003, and has served in the apostolic nunciatures in Benin, Uruguay, Slovakia, Thailand, Hungary, Peru and Romania.

On 16 June 2023, Pope Francis appointed him Titular Archbishop of Treia and Apostolic Nuncio to Pakistan. [1] [2] He was consecrated as archbishop on 12 August 2023.

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References

  1. "Resignations and Appointments, 16.06.2023" . Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  2. "APPOINTMENT OF NEW APOSTOLIC NUNCIO IN PAKISTAN" . Retrieved June 16, 2023.