Christophe Pierre
French cardinal and Vatican nuncio / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Christophe Louis Yves Georges Pierre (born 30 January 1946) is a French prelate of the Catholic Church. He is a cardinal who has been serving as the apostolic nuncio (ambassador) to the United States since 2016. Pierre previously served as apostolic nuncio to Mexico, Uganda and Haiti.
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Cardinal Apostolic Nuncio to the United States | |
Appointed | 12 April 2016 |
Predecessor | Carlo Maria Viganò |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Deacon of San Benedetto fuori Porta San Paolo (2023-) |
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Ordination | 5 April 1970 by Paul Joseph Marie Gouyon |
Consecration | 24 September 1995 by Angelo Sodano, Paul Joseph Marie Gouyon, Jacques Jullien |
Created cardinal | 30 September 2023 by Pope Francis |
Rank | Cardinal Deacon |
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Born | Christophe Louis Yves Georges Pierre (1946-01-30) January 30, 1946 (age 78) Rennes, France |
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Motto | Si scires donum Dei (If you knew the gift of God) |
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Spoken style | Your Eminence |
Informal style | Cardinal |
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Pope Francis made him a cardinal on 30 September 2023.