Antonio Franco (diplomat)


Antonio Franco (born Puglianello, Italy, 24 March 1937) is a Vatican diplomat.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Antonio Franco
Apostolic Nuncio emeritus to Israel and Cyprus
Apostolic Delegate emeritus to Jerusalem and Palestine
Titular Archbishop of Gallesium
ChurchCatholic Church
Appointed21 January 2006
Retired18 August 2012
PredecessorPietro Sambi
SuccessorGiuseppe Lazzarotto
Other post(s)
  • Titular Archbishop of Gallesium
  • Assessor of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre
Orders
Ordination10 July 1960
Consecration26 April 1992
by Pope John Paul II, Franciszek Macharski and Angelo Sodano
Personal details
Born (1937-03-24) 24 March 1937
Puglianello, Benevento, Italy
NationalityItalian
Previous post(s)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to Philippines (1999-2006)
  • Apostolic Administrator of Zakarpattia in Ukraine (1993-1997)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine (1992-1999)
Styles of
Antonio Franco
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop
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