Pope Leo XIV Names Archbishop Piero Pioppo Apostolic Nuncio to Spain and Andorra
VATICAN CITY – Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Piero Pioppo as the new Apostolic nuncio to spain and the Principality of Andorra, the Vatican announced today. The appointment marks a notable move for the seasoned diplomat, who brings extensive experience in international ecclesiastical relations to the Iberian Peninsula.
Archbishop Pioppo, currently the Titular Archbishop of Torcello, previously served as Apostolic Nuncio to Indonesia and the Association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN).Prior to that role,he held the position of Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. The Apostolic Nuncio serves as the Pope’s ambassador to a nation, facilitating diplomatic ties and representing the Holy See.
Born in Savona, Italy, in 1960, Archbishop Pioppo earned a Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology. He was ordained to the priesthood and incardinated into the Diocese of Acqui Terme in 1985. He entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See in 1993, wiht subsequent postings in Korea, Chile, and the secretariat of State.In 2006,he was appointed Prelate of the institute for the Works of Religion.
He received Episcopal Ordination in March 2010 following his appointment as Titular Archbishop of Torcello and Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea on January 25, 2010.Pope Francis later appointed him Apostolic nuncio to Indonesia in September 2017, expanding his responsibilities to include ASEAN the following year.
Archbishop Pioppo is fluent in Italian,English,French,and Spanish.
