The Leadership Conference of Women Religious welcomes Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia as the new apostolic nuncio to the United States. His 35 years of service as a Vatican diplomat — including assignments in Tanzania, Lebanon, the Philippines, and the Vatican’s Secretariat of State — have prepared him well for this important role. These years of ministry have clearly equipped him with the wisdom, diplomatic skill, and pastoral sensitivity needed to accompany the Catholic Church in the United States at this moment in its history while faithfully representing the moral voice of the Holy See.
In his most recent role as the Holy See’s permanent observer to the United Nations, Archbishop Caccia demonstrated a deep commitment to the global common good and a thoughtful engagement with critical issues such as climate change, migration, nuclear disarmament, and conflict resolution. Our prayer is that in his new ministry he will continue to be a strong and compassionate advocate for the pursuit of peace, the dignity of every person, and the protection of migrants and all those whose voices are too often unheard.
We also offer our deepest gratitude for the decade of service given by Archbishop Caccia’s predecessor, Cardinal Christophe Pierre. Through his pastoral approach to leadership, he was a wise and steady presence who consistently encouraged dialogue, fostered synodality, and helped guide the Church in the United States through moments of tension and challenge. His leadership was especially important during the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, when his calm guidance and commitment to unity strengthened the life of the church.
We hold Cardinal Pierre in our prayer with gratitude and offer our best wishes for the years ahead.
Media inquiries:
Sister Annmarie Sanders, IHM | LCWR Director of Communications
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