Giancarlo Dellagiovanna
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Giancarlo Dellagiovanna | |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Nuncio to El Salvador | |
| Appointed | 25 April 2026 |
| Predecessor | Luigi Roberto Cona |
| Other post | Titular Archbishop of Sistroniana |
| Previous post | Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso (2025) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 5 June 1999 |
| Consecration | 25 April 2025 by Pietro Parolin, Guido Marini, and Fortunatus Nwachukwu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 September 1961 Voghera, Pavia, Italy |
| Motto | Bonum operanti pax (Latin for 'Peace for one who does good') |
Giancarlo Dellagiovanna (born 18 September 1961) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.
Biography
Giancarlo Dellagiovanna was born on 18 September 1961 in Voghera, Pavia, Italy. He was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tortona on 5 June 1999.
Diplomatic career
He entered the Holy See diplomatic service on 1 July 2005, and has served in the apostolic nunciatures in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Italy, the Netherlands, and the Section for General Affairs of Secretariat of State.
On 15 March 2025, Pope Francis appointed him Titular Archbishop of Sistroniana and Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso.[1] He was consecrated as an archbishop on 25 April 2025.
On 15 August 2025, Pope Leo XIV accepted his resignation.[2]
On 25 April 2026, Pope Leo XIV named him as nuncio to El Salvador.[3]
See also
References
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments, 15.03.2025". Retrieved March 15, 2025; "Pope Francis Appoints Italian-Born Clergy as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso". Retrieved March 15, 2025; "Papa Francesco: nomina mons. Giancarlo Dellagiovanna nunzio apostolico in Burkina Faso". Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 15.08.2025". Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments, 25.04.2026". Retrieved April 25, 2026.