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Luigi Gatti

b. 1946

Italian Roman Catholic priest, apostolic nuncio

Catholic priest Catholic bishop
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About Luigi Gatti

Born 1946. Luigi Gatti is an Italian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Luigi Gatti (born 25 November 1946) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as an Apostolic Nuncio from 1998 to 2011.

Biography Luigi Gatti was born on 25 November 1946 in Castiglione Tinella, Province of Cuneo, Italy. He was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Alba on 29 June 1970. He earned a doctorate in canon law.

He entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See in 1976 and fulfilled assignments in Paraguay and in the Secretariat of State in Rome. He received his episcopal consecration from Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano on 29 August.

On 28 June 2001, John Paul appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon.

Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Apostolic Nuncio to Greece on 16 July 2009. He assignment ended with the appointment of Edward Joseph Adams as his successor on 22 February 2011.

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Important facts

Born
25 November 1946, Castiglione Tinella
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
Nationality
Italy
Education
Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy
Positions held
Catholic archbishop, Titular archbishop, Apostolic Nuncio to Malta, Apostolic Nuncio to Libya

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Luigi Gatti?

Italian Roman Catholic priest, apostolic nuncio

When was Luigi Gatti born?

Luigi Gatti was born on 25 November 1946 in Castiglione Tinella.

What is Luigi Gatti's occupation?

Luigi Gatti is a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality is Luigi Gatti?

Luigi Gatti is Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Luigi Gatti

· Wikidata: Q1876170

· DBpedia: Luigi Gatti (nuncio)

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