Andrés Carrascosa Coso Explained

Andrés Carrascosa Coso
Church:Catholic Church
Appointed:Apostolic Nuncio to Ecuador
Term:22 June 2017 – 23 November 2023
Predecessor:Giacomo Guido Ottonello
Other Post:Titular Archbishop of Elo
Ordination:2 July 1980
Ordained By:José Guerra Campos
Consecration:7 October 2004
Consecrated By:Angelo Sodano, Robert Sarah, and Ramón del Hoyo López
Birth Date:16 December 1955
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Andrés Carrascosa Coso (born 16 December 1955) is a Spanish prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He has been Apostolic Nuncio to Ecuador since 2017.

Biography

Born in Cuenca, Spain on 16 December 1955, Andrés Carrascosa Coso was raised in the municipality of Alcázar del Rey. He studied at the Major Seminary of Saint Julian, and was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Cuenca on 2 July 1980.

Diplomatic career

In 1981 he entered the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy.

On 31 July 2004, Pope John Paul II appointed Carrascosa Coso titular archbishop of Elo and Apostolic Nuncio of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On 26 August he named him Nuncio to Gabon as well. He received his episcopal consecration on 7 October from Cardinal Angelo Sodano.

On 12 January 2009, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Carrascosa Coso Apostolic Nuncio to Panama.

On 22 June 2017, Pope Francis appointed Carrascosa Coso Apostolic Nuncio to Ecuador.

Decorations and honors

At the conclusion of his time in Gabon and in recognition of his service to Gabon, Carrascosa Coso was elevated to the rank of Grand Officer of the Gabon Order of the Equatorial Star.

Panama recognized Carrascosa Coso's service as nuncio to Panama by awarding him the National Decoration of the Order "Vasco Núñez de Balboa", in the Degree of "Grand Cross".

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