Wojciech Załuski (born 5 April 1960) is a Polish prelate of the Catholic Church who has worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See since 1985. He has been an apostolic nuncio and an archbishop since 2014.
Biography
He was born in Załuski-Lipniewo, in the centre-east of Poland, on 5 April 1960. He earned a degree in canon law.[1]
On 1 June 1985, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Łomza.
Diplomatic career
He joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 1989 and filled assignments in Burundi, Malta, Albania, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Georgia, Ukraine, the Philippines, and Guatemala.[1]
On 15 July 2014, Pope Francis named him apostolic nuncio to Burundi and titular archbishop of Diocletiana.[1] He received his episcopal consecration on 9 August from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State.[2]
On 29 September 2020, Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Malaysia and to East Timor as well as Apostolic Delegate to Brunei.[3]
On 28 February 2026, Pope Leo appointed him as Apostolic Nuncio to Malta.[4][5]
On 25 April 2026, he was given the additional responsibilities for Libya.[6]
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3]"Rinunce e Nomine, 15.07.2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- 2."Appointment of Apostolic Nuncio in Malaysia and East Timor and Apostolic Delegate in Brunei Darussalam". Herald Malaysia. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- 3."Rinunce e Nomine, 29.09.2020" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 29 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- 4."Pope appoints new Apostolic Nuncio to Malta". Times of Malta. 28 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- 5.Holy See Press Office (28 February 2026). "Resignations and Appointments, 28.02.2026". Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- 6."Resignations and Appointments, 25.04.2026". Retrieved 25 April 2026.