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New Vatican diplomat: Auza becomes ambassador to the EU!
Archbishop Bernardito Auza will be the new papal nuncio to the EU in Brussels, appointed by Pope Francis on March 22, 2025.
New Vatican diplomat: Auza becomes ambassador to the EU!
Archbishop Bernardito Auza, previously Apostolic Nuncio to Spain and Andorra, has been appointed by Pope Francis as the Holy See's new ambassador to the European Union. The decision was announced on Saturday and follows the unexpected death of Irish Archbishop Noël Treanor, who died on August 11th. He only worked in Brussels for two years and leaves a gap that Auza will now fill. Interestingly, Auza is the first non-European nuncio, making his appointment a significant step in the Vatican. This office, which has existed since 1970, emphasizes the importance of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the EU.
Experience and commitment
Auza, who was born in the Philippines in 1959, brings a wealth of diplomatic experience. His career began in 1990 and took him through numerous papal missions around the world, including Haiti and the USA. From 2014 to 2019 he was the Holy See's Permanent Observer at the UN institutions in New York, where he was active in important negotiations, such as the Paris Climate Agreement. COMECE President Mariano Crociata praised his appointment and emphasized that Auza will show great commitment and vision to promote the common good in the EU.
In addition to bringing extensive knowledge of diplomacy, Auza speaks several languages, including English, Spanish and French. This versatility is crucial to mastering the challenges and requirements of European politics, such as Kathpress reported. The EU Catholic Bishops' Commission expressed optimism about working with the new nuncio, describing the appointment as a valuable step for the Vatican's diplomatic efforts in Europe.
The replacement comes at a time when the Catholic Church in Europe is facing numerous challenges, and Auza is considered well-equipped to answer them. His experience and knowledge of international relations could offer the EU a new perspective in dialogue with the Holy See. While the tides of politics often run high, Auza is expected to respond with skill and vision to the slogans and challenges of his term in office Vatican News determines.