Vincenzo Turturro Explained

Honorific-Prefix:His Excellency, The Most Reverend
Vincenzo Turturro
Appointed:29 December 2023
Predecessor:Eliseo Antonio Ariotti
Ordination:31 October 2003
Consecration:9 March 2024
Consecrated By:Pietro Parolin, Paul Gallagher, and Domenico Cornacchia
Birth Date:7 October 1978
Nationality:Italian
Motto:Quoniam Tu Mecum Es
Vincenzo Turturro
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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

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

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]

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Notes and References

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