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Vincenzo Turturro

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Vincenzo Turturro
Apostolic Nuncio to Paraguay
Titular Archbishop of Ravello
Appointed29 December 2023
PredecessorEliseo Antonio Ariotti
Other post(s)Titular Archbishop of Ravello
Orders
Ordination31 October 2003
Consecration9 March 2024
by Pietro Parolin, Paul Gallagher, and Domenico Cornacchia
Personal details
Born (1978-10-07) 7 October 1978 (age 46)
NationalityItalian
MottoQuoniam Tu Mecum Es
Coat of arms
Styles of
Vincenzo Turturro
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop

Vincenzo Turturro (born 7 October 1978) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.

Biography

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Vincenzo Turturro was born on 7 October 1978 in Bisceglie, Bari, Italy. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Molfetta-Ruvo-Giovinazzo-Terlizzi on 31 October 2003.

Diplomatic career

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He entered the Holy See diplomatic service on 1 July 2009. His diplomatic service includes assignments in the Apostolic Nunciatures in Zimbabwe (2009-2012) and Nicaragua (2012). In 2015, he moved to the Nunciature in Argentina before being appointed to the Section for Relations with States in the Secretariat of State and International Organizations in 2019. Since August 1, 2019, he has served as the personal secretary to Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

On 29 December 2023, Pope Francis appointed him Titular Archbishop of Ravello and Apostolic Nuncio to Paraguay.[1][2][3] On 9 March 2024, Turturro was consecrated as an archbishop.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 29.12.2023". Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "President Santiago Peña welcomes the appointment of the new Apostolic Nuncio in Paraguay". Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  3. ^ "MONS. VINCENZO TURTURRO NOMINATO NUNZIO APOSTOLICO IN PARAGUAY". Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  4. ^ "Episcopal Ordination of Msgr. Vincenzo Turturro, titular archbishop-elect of Ravello, apostolic nuncio in Paraguay, 09.03.2024". Retrieved March 9, 2024.