Luigi Roberto Cona
Italian Roman Catholic archbishop
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Luigi Roberto Cona (born 10 November 1965) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.
- Apostolic Nuncio to El Salvador (2022-2026)
Luigi Roberto Cona | |
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| Apostolic Nuncio to Syria | |
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| Appointed | 19 March 2026 |
| Predecessor | Mario Zenari |
| Other post | Titular Archbishop of Sala Consilina |
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| Ordination | 20 April 1990 by Vincenzo Cirrincione |
| Consecration | 2 December 2022 by Pietro Parolin, Edgar Peña Parra and Rosario Gisana |
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| Born | 10 November 1965 |
| Nationality | Italian |
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| Styles of Luigi Roberto Cona | |
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| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Biography
Luigi Roberto Cona was born on 10 November 1965 in Niscemi, Sicily, Italy. He was ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Piazza Armerina on 20 April 1990. He has a degree in dogmatic theology.
Diplomatic career
He entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 2003 and served in the apostolic nunciatures in Panama, Portugal, Cameroon, Morocco, Jordan, and Turkey, in the Section for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State, and in the Pontifical Representation in Italy. He was appointed assessor for general affairs of the Secretariat of State on 24 October 2019.
On 26 October 2022, Pope Francis appointed him titular archbishop of Sala Consilina and apostolic nuncio to El Salvador.[1][2] He was consecrated a bishop on 2 December 2022.
On 19 March 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed him as Apostolic Nuncio to Syria.[3]
