Claudio Gugerotti
- Undersecretary of the Congregation for the Eastern Churches (1997–2001)
- Apostolic Nuncio to Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan (2001–2011)
- Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus (2011–2015)
- Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine (2015–2020)
- Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain (2020–2022)
- Titular Archbishop of Rebellum (2001–2023)
by Giuseppe Amari
by John Paul II
by Francis
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Claudio Gugerotti (born 7 October 1955) is an Italian Cardinal of the Catholic Church who was named prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches in November 2022. He previously worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See, holding the position of nuncio in several eastern European countries between 2001 and 2020 and in Great Britain from 2020 to 2022. He joined the staff of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches in 1985 and was its undersecretary from 1997 to 2001. He has been an archbishop since 2001. Pope Francis created him cardinal on 30 September 2023.
Biography
Claudio Gugerotti was born in Verona, Italy, on 7 October 1955 and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Verona on 29 May 1982. He earned degrees in Eastern languages and literature and in sacred liturgy. He taught patristics at the San Zeno Theological Institute in Verona from 1981 to 1984, and theology and Eastern liturgy at the Institute of Ecumenical Studies in Verona from 1982 to 1985. In 1985, he joined the Roman Curia, working at the Congregation for the Eastern Churches; he became its undersecretary on 17 December 1997. He has also taught patristics and Armenian language and literature at the Pontifical Oriental Institute.[1]
Gugerotti had not trained at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy as is standard practice for nuncios. On 7 December 2001, Pope John Paul II appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Georgia and to Armenia, as well as Titular Archbishop of Ravello.[1] He was also appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Azerbaijan on 13 December.[2] He received his episcopal consecration from John Paul on 6 January 2002.[3]
Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus on 15 July 2011.[4]
On 13 November 2015, Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine.[5]
On 4 July 2020, Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain.[6]
On 21 November 2022, Pope Francis appointed him Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches.[7]
On 9 July 2023, Pope Francis announced he plans to make him a cardinal at a consistory scheduled for 30 September.[8] At that consistory he was made Cardinal-Deacon of Sant'Ambrogio della Massima.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Rinunce e Nomine, 07.12.2001" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 7 December 2001. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 13.12.2001" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 13 December 2001. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ "Cappella Papale per l'Ordinazione dei Vescovi nella Solennità dell'Epifania del Signore" (in Italian). Libreria Editrice Vaticana. 6 January 2002. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 15.07.2011" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 15 July 2011. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 13.11.2015" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 04.07.2020" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 4 July 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2020.
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine (continuazione), 21.11.2022" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 21 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Le parole del Papa alla recita dell'Angelus, 09.07.2023" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "Assignation of Titles and Deaconries to the new Cardinals, 30.09.2023" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 30 September 2023. Retrieved 1 October 2023.
External links
- Gugerotti Card. Claudio. Holy See Press Office. Archived from the original on 1 October 2023
- Catholic Hierarchy: Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti [self-published]
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Preceded by Marco Dino Brogi, OFM | Under-Secretary of Congregation for the Oriental Churches 17 December 1997 – 7 December 2001 | Succeeded by |
Diplomatic posts | ||
Preceded by | Apostolic Nuncio to Armenia 7 December 2001–15 July 2011 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Apostolic Nuncio to Georgia 17 December 2001 – 15 July 2011 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Apostolic Nuncio to Azerbaijan 13 December 2001 – 15 July 2011 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus 15 July 2011 – 13 November 2015 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine 13 November 2015 – 4 July 2020 | Succeeded by |
Preceded by | Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain 4 July 2020 – 21 November 2022 | Succeeded by |
Catholic Church titles | ||
Preceded by | Prefect of Dicastery for the Eastern Churches 21 November 2022 – present | Succeeded by incumbent |
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