Relwendé Kisito Ouédraogo (born 9 April 1972) is a Burkinabé prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.
Biography
Relwendé Kisito Ouédraogo was born in Gourcy, Burkina Faso. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Ouahigouya on 13 December 2000.
Diplomatic career
On 11 January 2010, he began his service for the Holy See working as an official in the Section for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State.
From 2013 until his appointment as Apostolic Nuncio, he served as the private secretary to Cardinal Parolin, Secretary of State.[1]
On 28 January 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed him Titular Archbishop of Hilta and Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of the Congo.[2][3][4] He was consecrated as an archbishop on 7 March 2026.
On 10 February 2026, he was assigned the additional responsibilities for Gabon.[5]
References
- 1.Pope Leo XIV Appoints Native of Burkina Faso Apostolic Nuncio to Congo Brazzaville
- 2."Resignations and Appointments (continued), 28.01.2026". Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- 3."Pope Leo XIV Appoints Native of Burkina Faso Apostolic Nuncio to Congo Brazzaville". Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- 4."Religion : Monseigneur Relwendé Kisito Ouédraogo nommé Nonce apostolique auprès de la République du Congo". Retrieved January 28, 2026.
- 5."Resignations and Appointments, 10.02.2026". Retrieved February 10, 2026.