Eric Soviguidi
Eric Soviguidi | |
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| Permanent Observer of the Holy See to UNESCO | |
| Appointed | 30 November 2021 |
| Predecessor | Francesco Follo |
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| Ordination | 10 October 1998 |
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| Born | March 21, 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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 30.11.2021". Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Pope Francis Appoints Beninese Cleric as Holy See Permanent Observer to UNESCO". Retrieved December 1, 2021.
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