Giampiero Gloder (born 15 May 1958) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who has worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See in 1993. He was named Apostolic Nuncio to Cuba in October 2019 after serving as president of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy since 2013 and vice Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church since 2014.
Giampiero Gloder | |
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| Apostolic Nuncio to Romania and Moldova Titular Archbishop of Telde | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Appointed | 23 February 2024 |
| Predecessor | Miguel Maury Buendía |
| Other post(s) | Titular Archbishop of Telde |
| Previous post(s) |
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| Orders | |
| Ordination | 4 June 1983 by Filippo Franceschi |
| Consecration | 24 October 2013 by Pope Francis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Giampiero Gloder 15 May 1958 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | |
| Motto | Sufficit tibi gratia mea |
| Coat of arms |  |
| Styles of Giampiero Gloder | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Biography
editGloder was born in the township of Asiago in the Italian Province of Vicenza. He was ordained a priest for the diocese of Padua on 4 June 1983. He studied dogmatic theology and then studied at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.[1]
Diplomatic career
editHe entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 1993. He worked in Guatemala until 1995 and then in the General Affairs Office of the Secretariat of State in Rome. He was promoted to First Secretary in 1997, Counselor 2nd class in 2001, and Counselor First Class in 2005.[1]
On 21 September 2013, Pope Francis gave him the title Apostolic Nuncio and named him President of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, succeeding Archbishop Beniamino Stella who was appointed prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy. He was also named Titular Archbishop of Telde.[1][2] He was consecrated a bishop by Pope Francis on 24 October 2013.[3]
On 13 September 2014 he was appointed a member of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.[4] On 20 December 2014 Pope Francis named him vice Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church.[5][6]
Diplomatic career
editPope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Cuba on 11 October 2019.[7]
On 23 February 2024, Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Romania and Moldova.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Rinunce e Nomine, 11.09.2013" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 21 September 2013. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ Pentin, Edward (24 September 2013). "Pope Francis' Curial Reform Ramping Up". National Catholic Register. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ Tornielli, Andrea (24 October 2013). ""A bishop is to serve, not dominate"". Vatican Insider. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 13.09.2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 13 September 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 20.12.2014" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 20 December 2014. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
- ^ McElwee, Joshua J. (20 December 2014). "Francis names new Camerlengo, interim leader of Vatican at pope's death". National Catholic Reporter. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 11.10.2019" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 11 October 2019.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 23.02.2024". Retrieved February 23, 2024.