Flavio Cavallini

Flavio Cavallini OFM (born 12 August 1957) is an Italian Roman Catholic prelate and biblical theologian who has served as the Apostolic Administrator of Southern Albania since April 2026. A member of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscans), he previously served as the parish priest of Saint Anthony in Tirana.

Early life and education Flavio Cavallini was born on 12 August 1957 in Verona, Italy. He entered the Franciscan Order and underwent his initial formation at the San Bernardino Inter-Provincial Theological Studium in Verona, where he completed his studies in philosophy and theology. He succeeded Bishop Giovanni Peragine, who previously was transferred to the Archdiocese of Shkodër-Pult. Also it was announced in his appointment, that he will serve without the episcopal rank, meaning, that he remains a priest.