Maurizio Bravi
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Maurizio Claudio Bravi | |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands Titular Archbishop of Tolentino | |
| Appointed | 15 January 2025 |
| Predecessor | Mauro Lalli |
| Other post | Titular Archbishop of Tolentino |
| Previous post | Permanent Observer to United Nations WTO (2016-2025) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 21 June 1986 |
| Consecration | 22 February 2025 by Pietro Parolin, Oscar Cantoni, Edgar Peña Parra and Francesco Beschi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1962 Capriate San Gervasio, Bergamo, Italy |
| Motto | Non Alta Sapientes |
Maurizio Claudio Bravi (born 20 July 1962) is an Italian priest of the Catholic Church who has worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See since 1995 and has served as the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) from 2016 to 2025. On 15 January 2025, he was appointed as apostolic nuncio to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Biography
Maurizio Claudio Bravi was born on 20 July 1962 in Capriate San Gervasio, Bergamo, Italy. He studied at the local seminary and earned his bachelor's degree at the Theological Faculty of Northern Italy.[1] He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Bergamo on 21 June 1986,[2] and spent the next five years at the parish of San Michele in Leffe.[1]
Diplomatic career
In 1991 he began his preparation for a diplomatic service of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.[3] He also studied at the Pontifical Gregorian University, earning his licenciate in 1993 and his doctorate in 1995 with a dissertation on the Synod of Bishops.[1] In 1995, he entered the service of diplomacy of the Holy See on 1 July 1995 and fulfilled assignments in the Dominican Republic (1995-1998) and Argentina (1998-2000); then in the offices of the Secretariat of State; and in France (2006-2011) and Canada (2011-2016).[2]
On 27 February 2016, Pope Francis appointed him Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the World Tourism Organization in Madrid.[2][4]
On 15 January 2025, he was appointed Nuncio to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.[5] He was consecrated on 22 February 2025.
See also
References
- Back to citation occurrence 1.0 Back to citation occurrence 1.1 Back to citation occurrence 1.2 "Maurizio Claudio Bravi, Il Sinodo dei Vescovi. Istituzione, Fini e Natura. Indagine teologico-giuridica" (in Italian). Archived from the original on 25 March 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 Back to citation occurrence 2.2 "Rinunce e Nomine, 27.02.2016" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- Back to citation "Pontificia Accademia Ecclesiastica, Ex-alunni 1950 – 1999" (in Italian). Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- Back to citation This post was previously held by senior diplomats, archbishops serving as nuncio to Spain: Renzo Fratini (2009–2019) "Rinunce e Nomine, 20.08.2009" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 20 August 2009. Retrieved 25 July 2019. and Manuel Monteiro de Castro (2007–2008) "Rinunce e Nomine, 07.12.2007" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 7 December 2007. Retrieved 25 July 2019.
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments, 15.01.2025". Retrieved 15 January 2025.