BREAKING Pope Leo XIV Accepts the Resignation of United States Nuncio Cardinal Pierre and Appoints Archbishop Caccia as Successor

WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, Titular Archbishop of Sepino, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States. Archbishop Caccia, 68, has served as Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations since 2019, and succeeds Cardinal Christophe Pierre, 80, who has held the post since 2016.Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, welcomed the March 7 appointment of the new Apostolic Nuncio to the United States

“It is with joy that I welcome the news that our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed as his personal representative and nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Caccia. On behalf of my brother bishops, I wish to extend our warmest welcome and our prayerful support to him as he carries out his responsibilities across the United States, and we look forward to working with him.”

“At the same time, I wish to express my sincere and prayerful appreciation to Cardinal Pierre, who has served as nuncio to the United States for nearly a decade. I have had many opportunities to work with Cardinal Pierre over the years, particularly over the last four months through the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. Thank you, Your Eminence, for your tireless service to the Church in the United States, and on behalf of my brother bishops, I offer our heartfelt prayers and best wishes in your retirement.”

Archbishop Caccia was born on February 24, 1958, in Milan, Italy. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1983 and has served in the Diplomatic Service to the Holy See since 1991. His curriculum vitae may be found below.

Curriculum VitÆ of
H.E. ARCHBISHOP GABRIELE G. CACCIA

February 24, 1958Born in Milan (Italy)

June 11, 1983Ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Milan. Served as Assistant Parish Priest until 1986

1987-1991Studied at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy (the Vatican Diplomatic School) in Rome, obtaining a Doctorate in Theology and a Licentiate in Canon Law from the Pontifical Gregorian University

July 1, 1991Joined the Diplomatic Service of the Holy See and was posted at the Apostolic Nunciature in Tanzania

June 11, 1993Secretary of the Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State of the Holy See, Vatican

December 17, 2002Promoted Assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State

July 16, 2009Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon and Titular Archbishop of Sepino

September 12, 2009Ordained Bishop by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter’s Basilica

September 12, 2017Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines by His Holiness Pope Francis

November 16, 2019Appointed Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations Organization, New York

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