Gabriele Giordano Caccia
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Gabriele Giordano Caccia STD, JCL | |
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| Apostolic Nuncio to the United States | |
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Caccia in 2018
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| Church | Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 7 March 2026 |
| Predecessor | Christophe Pierre |
| Other post | Titular Archbishop of Sepino |
| Previous post | Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations (2019–2026) Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines (2017–2019) Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon (2009–2017) Assessor for General Affairs (2002–2009) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 11 June 1983 by Carlo Maria Martini |
| Consecration | 12 September 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 February 1958 Milan, Italy |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy Pontifical Gregorian University |
| Motto | Credidimus caritati (Latin for 'We believe in love') |
| Styles | |
| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Gabriele Giordano Caccia (born 24 February 1958) is an Italian Catholic prelate who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He was named apostolic nuncio to the United States in March 2026. He previously served in the Secretariat of State, then as apostolic nuncio to Lebanon and the Philippines, and then as the permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations from 2020 to 2026.
Biography
Caccia was born in Milan but lived for many years in Cavaria con Premezzo. He was ordained a priest on 11 June 1983 by Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini and served in St. Giovanni Bosco parish in Milan until 1986. He attended the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy and obtained a Doctorate in Sacred Theology and a Licentiate of Canon Law from the Pontifical Gregorian University.
Diplomatic career
He joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 1991[1] and was appointed an attaché in the Apostolic Nunciature in Tanzania.[2]
On 11 June 1993, he returned to Rome to work in the General Affairs Section of the Vatican Secretariat of State. On 17 December 2002 he was appointed assessor for general affairs of the Secretariat of State where he worked under Archbishop Leonardo Sandri and, after 2007, Archbishop Fernando Filoni.
On 16 July 2009, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him apostolic nuncio to Lebanon and titular archbishop of Sepino.[1] He was consecrated by the Pope on 12 September 2009, with Cardinals Tarcisio Bertone and William Levada as co-consecrators.[3] On 12 September 2017, Pope Francis appointed him as apostolic nuncio to the Philippines.[4]
On 16 November 2019, Pope Francis named him the Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations.[5] He was officially given the duties of that position on 16 January 2020.[6]
On 7 March 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed Caccia to succeed Cardinal Christophe Pierre as apostolic nuncio to the United States.[7]
Foreign honours
- Philippines:
- Grand Cross (Datu) of the Order of Sikatuna (GrCS) (11 December 2019)[8]
See also
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 "Rinunce e Nomine, 16.06.2009" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 16 July 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- Back to citation "The Pope sends his close associate as Nuncio in Lebanon". Zenit (in Italian). 16 July 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- Back to citation "Capella Papale per l'Ordinazione Episcopale di Cinque Ecc.mi Presuli, 12.09.2009" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 12 September 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- Back to citation "Pope appoints new Nuncio to the Philippines". CBCPNews. CBCP News. 12 September 2017. Retrieved 12 September 2017.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 16.11.2019" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- Back to citation "Pope Francis names Archbishop Gabriele Caccia ambassador to the United Nations". Catholic News Agency. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- Back to citation "Pope appoints Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S." Vatican News. 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- Back to citation Farewell Call of Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See. RTVMalacanang. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019 – via YouTube.