Pope Francis appointed Mons. Bernardito Cleopas Auza, Archbishop of Suacia (Montenegro) and so far Apostolic Nuncio in Spain, nuevo Representative of the Vatican before the European Union, happening to Mons. Noël Treanor, who died After suffering a heart attack in August 2024.
Mons. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Episcopal Conferences of the European Union (Eat), received the announcement “With great joy.”
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For Mons. Crociata, the new representative of the Holy Father before the European Union “provides a notable legacy of diplomatic commitment and ecclesial service.”
In this regard, he stressed that for decades “he has played a fundamental role” in the service to the Holy See and demonstrated “a deep commitment and vision.”
He also expressed his confidence that the collaboration between the new Pontifical Representative and Eat it “will be fruitful and shocking in the promotion of the common good in the European Union.”
Finally, the president of the European bishops wished Mons. Auza “strength and wisdom in his mission” and that “the guide of God accompanies him in every step of the road.”
Born in Talibon, the Philippines, in 1959, the 66 -year -old Archbishop, has extensive diplomatic experience that began in 1990. Throughout the years, it has served in various pontifical representations around the world, including Madagascar, Bulgaria and Albania.
He has also worked in the section for relations with international states and organizations of the Secretary of State, as well as in the permanent mission of the Holy See before the United Nations in New York.
In May 2008, he was appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Haiti and received the title of Archbishop of Suacia. Subsequently, in July 2014, he became a permanent observer of the Holy See before the United Nations in New York and permanent observer before the Organization of American States (OAS).
More recently, in October 2019, Archbishop Auza was appointed Apostolic Nuncio in Spain and Andorra. It has titles in literature and theology, and speaks French, English, Italian, Spanish and Tagalo.
Almudena Martínez-Bordiú
I am graduated in journalism and advertising from the CEU San Pablo University of Madrid. Specialized in religious information in Spain since 2015. I have been a senior correspondent for ACI Press and Ewtn News in the Vatican for two years and I am currently a correspondent from Europe based on Spain.