| Gianfranco Gallone | |
| Appointed: | 3 January 2023 |
| Predecessor: | Luciano Russo |
| Ordination: | 3 September 1988 |
| Ordained By: | Armando Franco |
| Consecration: | 19 March 2019 |
| Consecrated By: | Pietro Cardinal Parolin |
| Birth Date: | 20 April 1963 |
| Birth Place: | Ceglie Messapica, Italy |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic |
| Nationality: | Italian |
| Motto: | Christi Crucem nuntio (I proclaim the Cross of Christ) |
| Coat Of Arms: | Coat of arms of Gianfranco Gallone.svg |
| Gianfranco Gallone | |
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Gianfranco Gallone (born April 20, 1963) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church and a diplomat of the Holy See.
Gianfranco Gallone was born in Ceglie Messapica on 20 April 1963. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Oria on 3 September 1988.[1]
After his ordination, he earned a degree in canon law and the licentiate in liturgy.
On 19 June 2000, he joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He served in the Nunciatures in Mozambique, Israel, Slovakia, India and Sweden, and in the Relations Section of the Secretariat of State in Rome.[1]
On 2 February 2019, Pope Francis appointed him Titular Archbishop of Motula and Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia.[1] Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin consecrated him a bishop on 19 March 2019.[2]
On 8 May 2019, he was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Malawi as well. Resignations and Appointments, 08.05.2019 . Press Office of the Holy See . 8 May 2019 . 7 June 2019 .
On 3 January 2023, he was appointed as nuncio to Uruguay.[3]