Paolo Rudelli

Titular Archbishop of Mesembria, Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State

Segreteria di Stato · Mesembria (sede titolare) · Italia

Archbishop and Holy See diplomat, born in Gazzaniga (Bergamo) in 1970. Since 30 March 2026 he has been Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State, after serving as Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe and to Colombia.

Latest news about this person

The Pope · 15 October 2026
First working meeting at the Gemelli: the Pope receives Substitute Rudelli
Flash · 15 October 2026
Pope receives Substitute Rudelli at the Gemelli

Career timeline

16 July 1970
Born in Gazzaniga (Bergamo).
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10 June 1995
Ordained a priest for the Diocese of Bergamo.
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1 July 2001
Entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See.
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20 September 2014
Appointed Special Envoy and Permanent Observer to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.
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3 September 2019
Appointed Titular Archbishop of Mesembria and Apostolic Nuncio.
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4 October 2019
Ordained a bishop by Pope Francis in Saint Peter's Basilica.
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25 January 2020
Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe.
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19 July 2023
Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Colombia.
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30 March 2026
Appointed Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State by Pope Leo XIV.
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8 April 2026
Took office as Substitute.
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