About Valerio Lazzeri
Born 1963. Valerio Lazzeri is a Swiss catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Valerio Lazzeri (born 22 July 1963) is a Swiss prelate of the Catholic Church who was bishop of Lugano from 2013 to 2022.
Biography Valerio Lazzeri was born in Dongio on 22 July 1963. He received his episcopal consecration on 7 December from Archbishop Diego Causero, apostolic nuncio to Switzerland.
Pope Francis accepted his resignation on 11 October 2022 without explanation. At a press conference the same day Lazzeri said: "Sincerity and complete transparency compel me to tell you that, especially in the last two years, an inner fatigue has grown in me that has gradually deprived me of the momentum and serenity."
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Swiss Roman Catholic bishop (1963-)
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Valerio Lazzeri was born on 22 July 1963 in Dongio.
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