Christophe Pierre
Christophe Louis Yves Georges Pierre (born 30 January 1946) is a French prelate of the Catholic Church. He is a cardinal who has been serving as the apostolic nuncio (ambassador) to the United States since 2016. Pierre previously served as apostolic nuncio to Mexico, Uganda and Haiti.
Christophe Pierre | |
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| Cardinal Apostolic Nuncio to the United States | |
Archbishop Pierre in 2018 | |
| Appointed | 12 April 2016 |
| Predecessor | Carlo Maria Viganò |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-Deacon of San Benedetto fuori Porta San Paolo (2023-) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 5 April 1970 by Paul Joseph Marie Gouyon |
| Consecration | 24 September 1995 by Angelo Sodano, Paul Joseph Marie Gouyon, Jacques Jullien |
| Created cardinal | 30 September 2023 by Pope Francis |
| Rank | Cardinal Deacon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christophe Louis Yves Georges Pierre January 30, 1946 Rennes, France |
| Previous post(s) | |
| Motto | Si scires donum Dei (If you knew the gift of God) |
| Styles of Christophe Pierre | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Eminence |
| Informal style | Cardinal |
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Pope Francis made him a cardinal on 30 September 2023.
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