Edward Joseph Adams

Edward Joseph Adams (born August 24, 1944) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has served in the diplomatic service of the Holy See since 1976. He was the apostolic nuncio to Great Britain from 2017 to 2020 and held earlier postings in Greece, Asia, Africa and Central America.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Edward Joseph Adams
Apostolic Nuncio emeritus to Great Britain
Titular Archbishop of Scala
Archbishop Adams in 2009
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
SeeScala
AppointedApril 8, 2017
RetiredJanuary 31, 2020
PredecessorAntonio Mennini
SuccessorClaudio Gugerotti
Other post(s)Titular Archbishop of Scala
Orders
OrdinationMay 16, 1970
by John Joseph Cardinal Krol
ConsecrationOctober 23, 1996
by Angelo Cardinal Sodano
RankTitular Archbishop
Personal details
Born (1944-08-24) August 24, 1944
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
DenominationRoman Catholic
Previous post(s)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to Greece (2011-2017)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines (2007-2011)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe (2002–2007)
  • Apostolic Nuncio to Bangladesh (1996-2002)
Alma mater
  • Villanova University
  • St. Charles Theological Seminary
  • Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy
MottoIn Cruce Salus (In the cross is salvation)
Coat of arms
Styles of
Edward Joseph Adams
Reference styleHis Excellency
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop
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