Emil Paul Tscherrig
Emil Paul Tscherrig (born 3 February 1947) is a Swiss prelate of the Catholic Church who has spent his career in the diplomatic service of the Holy See. He became an archbishop in 1996 and has since held assignments as Apostolic Nuncio to several countries. He was most recently nuncio to Italy and San Marino when he retired in 2024.
Emil Paul Tscherrig | |
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Cardinal Apostolic Nuncio Emeritus to Italy and San Marino | |
Appointed | 4 May 1996 |
Retired | 11 March 2024 |
Predecessor | Adriano Bernardini |
Successor | Petar Rajič |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-Deacon of San Giuseppe in Via Trionfale (2023-) |
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Ordination | 11 April 1974 |
Consecration | 27 June 1996 by Angelo Sodano, Henri Schwery and Norbert Brunner |
Created cardinal | 30 September 2023 by Pope Francis |
Rank | Cardinal Deacon |
Personal details | |
Born | Unterems, Switzerland | 3 February 1947
Nationality | Swiss |
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Alma mater | Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy |
Motto | Spes mea Christus (Christ, my hope) |
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Styles of Emil Paul Tscherrig | |
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Reference style | His Eminence |
Spoken style | Your Eminence |
Informal style | Cardinal |
Pope Francis made him a cardinal on 30 September 2023.
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