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Javier Herrera Corona

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Javier Herrera Corona
Apostolic Nuncio to Republic of the Congo and Gabon
Titular Archbishop of Vulturaria
Appointed5 February 2022
PredecessorFrancisco Escalante Molina
Other post(s)Titular Archbishop of Vulturaria
Orders
Ordination21 September 1993
by Lázaro Pérez Jiménez
Consecration23 April 2022
by Pietro Parolin, Francisco Robles Ortega, and Rafael Sandoval Sandoval
Personal details
Born (1968-05-15) May 15, 1968 (age 56)
MottoEcce ego sum mitte me
Coat of arms
Styles of
Javier Herrera Corona
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop

Javier Herrera Corona (born 15 May 1968) is a Mexican prelate of the Catholic Church who works in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.

Biography

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Javier Herrera Corona was born on 15 May 1968 in Autlán, Mexico. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Autlán on 21 September 1993.

Diplomatic career

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He entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See on 1 July 2003, and served in the pontifical representations in Pakistan, Peru, Kenya, Great Britain, and the Philippines and as unofficial representative in Hong Kong.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

On 5 February 2022, Pope Francis appointed him Titular Archbishop of Vulturaria and Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of the Congo and Gabon.[7][8] On 23 April 2022, he was consecrated as an archbishop.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Vatican envoy in Hong Kong warns Catholic missions to prepare for China crackdown". Reuters. 5 July 2022.
  2. ^ "教廷「駐港大使」無外交豁免權 廉署理論上可憑法官手令搜查". Post 852. 12 September 2014. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Media speculate on Vatican moves in Taiwan, Hong Kong".
  4. ^ "Who we are - Comunitá Cattolica Italiana Hong Kong".
  5. ^ "Monsignor Javier Herrera-Corona ordained archbishop".
  6. ^ "Monsignor Javier Herrera appointed to Congo and Gabon".
  7. ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 05.02.2022". Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  8. ^ "L'Eglise au Gabon a un nouveau Nonce Apostolique: Mgr Javier HERRERA CORONA". Retrieved February 5, 2022.