Leo Boccardi
Leo Boccardi (born 15 April 1953) is a prelate of the Catholic Church who had worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He has been an archbishop and apostolic nuncio since 2007.
Leo Boccardi | |
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| Apostolic Nuncio emeritus to Japan Titular Archbishop of Bitettum | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Appointed | 11 March 2021 |
| Retired | 1 September 2023 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Chennoth |
| Other post(s) | Titular Archbishop of Bitettum |
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| Ordination | 24 June 1979 by Pope John Paul II |
| Consecration | 18 March 2007 by Tarcisio Bertone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 15, 1953 |
| Nationality | Italian |
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| Motto | DOMUS NOSTRA IN ITINERE |
| Styles of Leo Boccardi | |
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| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Biography
Boccardi was born in San Martino in Pensilis, Italy. He was ordained to the priesthood on 24 June 1979 by Pope John Paul II. He entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 13 June 1987 and then worked in several countries before returning to the offices of the Secretariat of State in Rome.[1]
On 24 March 2001, Pope John Paul II named him to represent the Holy See before several international organizations.[1]
On 16 January 2007, Boccardi was named titular archbishop of Bitettum and Apostolic Nuncio to Sudan.[2] On 30 January he was named Nuncio to Eritrea as well.[3] He received his episcopal consecration on 18 March 2007 from Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone.
On 11 July 2013, Boccardi was appointed Nuncio to Iran.[4]
Following the death of Qassem Soleimani Archbishop Boccardi saying that the arms of negotiation and justice need to be used. Tensions need to be lowered. All parties need “to believe in dialogue, knowing from what history has always taught, that war and weapons” do not resolve the problems afflicting the world. “We must believe in negotiation,” he reiterated.[5]
On 11 March 2021, Pope Francis appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Japan.[6] He retired on 1 September 2023.[7]
References
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 24.03.2001" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 24 March 2001. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 16.01.2007" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 16 January 2007. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 30.01.2007" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 30 January 2007. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 11.07.2013" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- "USA-Iran Crisis: Nunzio says the Pope is following the situation and is concerned - Vatican News". 3 January 2020.
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 11.03.2021" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 11 March 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
- "Rinunce e Nomine, 1.09.2023" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
External links
- Archbishop Leo Boccardi at Catholic-Hierarchy [self-published]