Paolo Rocco Gualtieri

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Paolo Rocco Gualtieri
Apostolic Nuncio of Peru
Titular Archbishop of Sagone
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Mervyn Marie, Seychelles News Agency
Appointed6 August 2022
Predecessor Nicola Girasoli
Other post(s) Titular Archbishop of Sagone
Previous post(s)
Orders
OrdinationSeptember 24, 1988
ConsecrationMay 30, 2015
by  Pietro Parolin, Paul Gallagher, and Vito Angiuli
Personal details
Born (1961-02-01) February 1, 1961 (age 63)
Nationality Italian
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Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious style Archbishop

Paolo Rocco Gualtieri (born 1 February 1961) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.

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Biography

Paolo Rocco Gualtieri was born on 1 February 1961 in Supersano, Province of Lecce, Italy. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Ugento-Santa Maria di Leuca on 24 September 1988.

Diplomatic career

On 13 April 2015, Pope Francis appointed him titular archbishop of Sagone and Apostolic Nuncio to Madagascar. [1] He received his episcopal consecration from Cardinal Pietro Parolin on May 30.

Pope Francis added to his responsibilities in the course of the year, naming him Apostolic Nuncio to the Seychelles on 26 September, [2] Apostolic Nuncio to Mauritius on 24 October, [3] and Apostolic Delegate to the Comoros with similar responsibility for Réunion as well on 13 November. [4]

On 6 August 2022, Pope Francis appointed him as Apostolic Nuncio to Peru. [5]

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References

  1. "Rinunce e nomine, 13.04.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  2. "Rinunce e nomine, 26.09.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  3. "Rinunce e nomine, 24.10.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 24 October 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  4. "Rinunce e nomine, 13.11.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  5. "Resignations and Appointments, 06.08.2022" . Retrieved August 6, 2022.