Gian Luca Perici
Gian Luca Perici (born September 17, 1964) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.
Gian Luca Perici | |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia and Malawi Titular Archbishop of Bolsena | |
| Appointed | 5 June 2023 |
| Predecessor | Gianfranco Gallone |
| Other post(s) | Titular Archbishop of Bolsena |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 21 September 1991 by Andrea Maria Erba |
| Consecration | 15 July 2023 by Pietro Parolin, Luis Antonio Tagle, and Stefano Russo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 September 1964 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Motto | SUB TUUM PRÆSIDIUM |
| Styles of Gian Luca Perici | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Biography
Gian Luca Perici was born on 17 September 1964 in Bassano del Grappa, Vicenza, Italy. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Velletri–Segni on 21 September 1991.
Diplomatic career
Perici entered the Holy See Diplomatic Service on 1 July 2001. He served in the following posts as Secretary of the Apostolic Nunciature: 2001-2002 Mexico, 2002-2005 Haiti, 2005-2008 Malta, and 2008-2011 Angola.
He served in the following posts as Counselor of the Apostolic Nunciature: 2011-2015 Brazil, 2015-2018 Sweden, 2018-2021 Spain, and 2021-2023 Portugal.
On 5 June 2023, Pope Francis appointed him Titular Archbishop of Bolsena and Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia and Malawi.[1][2] On 15 July 2023, Cardinal Pietro Parolin conferred episcopal ordination on the new archbishop.[3]
He knows French, English, Portuguese and Spanish.
References
- "Resignations and Appointments, 05.06.2023". Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- "POPE APPOINTS NEW NUNCIO FOR ZAMBIA,MALAWI". Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- "Cardinal Parolin at ordination: A Bishop gives his life for his flock". Retrieved July 15, 2023.