Salvatore Pennacchio
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Salvatore Pennacchio | |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Nuncio and president of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy Titular Archbishop of Montemarano | |
| File:Salvatore Pennacchio.jpg | |
| Appointed | 25 January 2023 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Marino |
| Other post | Titular Archbishop of Montemarano |
| Previous posts | Apostolic Nuncio to Poland (2016-2023) Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal (2010-2016) Apostolic Nuncio to Cambodia, Singapore, Thailand and Apostolic Delegate to Brunei, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar (2003-2010) Apostolic Nuncio to Rwanda (1998-2003) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 18 September 1976 by Antonio Cece |
| Consecration | 6 January 1999 by Pope John Paul II, Giovanni Battista Re and Francesco Monterisi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 September 1952 Marano, Italy |
| Profession | President of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy |
| Motto | Nolite timere |
Salvatore Pennacchio (born 7 September 1952 in Marano, Italy) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church and diplomat of the Holy See, currently president of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.
Biography
He received his priestly ordination on 18 September 1976 for the Diocese of Aversa. He attended the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy and entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See. On 28 November 1998, he was appointed by Pope John Paul II as the apostolic nuncio to Rwanda and titular archbishop of Montemarano. He received episcopal consecration on 6 January 1999 by Pope John Paul II, co-consecrated by Giovanni Battista Re and Francis Monterisi.
On 20 September 2003 he was appointed apostolic nuncio to Thailand, to Singapore, and to Cambodia, as well as apostolic delegate to Myanmar, to Laos, to Malaysia and to Brunei.[1]
On 8 May 2010, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to India[2] and on 13 November 2010 to Nepal.[3] On 6 August 2016, Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Poland.[4]
On 25 January 2023, Pope Francis appointed him as president of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.[5]
See also
References
- Back to citation "Rinunce e Nomine, 20.09.2003" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 20 September 2003. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 08.05.2010" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 8 May 2010. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 13.11.2010" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 13 November 2010. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 06.07.2016" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- Back to citation "Rinunce e nomine, 25.01.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
External links
- Catholic Hierarchy: Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio
- GCatholic.org: Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio
- Biography at the website of the Apostolic Nunciature to India and Nepal