Eric Soviguidi
Eric Soviguidi | |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso Titular Archbishop-elect of Cerenzia | |
| Appointed | 15 August 2025 |
| Predecessor | Giancarlo Dellagiovanna |
| Other post(s) | Titular Archbishop-elect of Cerenzia |
| Previous post(s) |
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| Orders | |
| Ordination | 10 October 1998 |
| Consecration | 15 November 2025 by Pietro Parolin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 March 1971 |
| Nationality | Beninese |
Eric Soviguidi (born 21 March 1971) is a Beninese prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.
Biography
Eric Soviguidi was born on 21 March 1971 in Abomey, Benin. He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Cotonou on 10 October 1998.
Diplomatic career
He entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 2005, and has served at the apostolic nunciatures in Haiti, Ghana, Tanzania, Guatemala, and at the Section for Relations with States of the Secretariat of State.
On 30 November 2021, Pope Francis appointed him Permanent Observer of the Holy See to UNESCO.[1][2]
On 15 August 2025, Pope Leo XIV appointed him as Titular Archbishop of Cerenzia and Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso.[3] He will be consecrated as an archbishop on a date TBD.
See also
References
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 30.11.2021". Retrieved 30 November 2021.
- ^ "Pope Francis Appoints Beninese Cleric as Holy See Permanent Observer to UNESCO". Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 15.08.2025". Retrieved 15 August 2025.