Giovanni Gaspari
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Giovanni Gaspari | |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Nuncio to South Korea and Mongolia Titular Archbishop of Alba Maritima | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 2 March 2024 |
| Predecessor | Alfred Xuereb |
| Other post | Titular Archbishop of Alba Maritima |
| Previous post | Apostolic Nuncio to Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe (2020-2024) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 4 July 1987 by Antonio Iannucci |
| Consecration | 17 October 2020 by Pietro Parolin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Giovanni Gaspari 6 June 1963 Pescara, Italy |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy |
Giovanni Gaspari (born 6 June 1963) is an Italian priest of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See since 2001.
Biography
Giovanni Gaspari was born on 6 June 1963, in Pescara. He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Pescara–Penne on 4 July 1987 by Archbishop Antonio Iannucci.[1][2] His assignments in that diocese included stints as the archbishop's secretary, head of the vocations centre, spiritual director of the minor seminary, and chancellor of the archdiocese.[1]
Diplomatic career
To prepare for a diplomatic career he entered the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in 1998.[3] He has earned a degree in canon law and a licentiate in moral theology. He joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 2001, and served in diplomatic missions in the pontifical representations to Iran, Albania, Mexico, and Lithuania, as well as in the Vatican Secretariat of State.[2]
On 21 September 2020, Pope Francis named him Apostolic Nuncio to Angola and to São Tomé and Príncipe. He made him titular archbishop of Alba Maritima at the same time.[2]
On 2 March 2024, Pope Francis named him Apostolic Nuncio to South Korea and Mongolia.[4]
See also
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Chiappetta, Simone (21 September 2020). "Monsignor Gaspari nominato Nunzio Apostolico". La Porzione (in Italian). Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 Back to citation occurrence 2.2 "Resignations and Appointments, 21.09.2020" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- Back to citation "Pontificia Accademia Ecclesiastica, Ex-alunni 1950 – 1999" (in Italian). Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 02.03.2024". Retrieved 2 March 2024.
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| Diplomatic posts | ||
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| Preceded by Alfred Xuereb |
Apostolic Nuncio to Korea and Mongolia 2 March 2024 – present |
Incumbent |