Summary
Matteo Bruni (born 23 November 1976) is an Italian-British media professional who serves as director of the Holy See Press Office of the Roman Curia. He was appointed on 18 July 2019 by Pope Francis, succeeding Greg Burke.[1] He is the first non-journalist to hold the office.[2]
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| Born | 23 November 1976 Winchester, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | Italian-British |
| Alma mater | La Sapienza University, Rome |
| Occupation | Director of the Holy See Press Office |
| Predecessor | Greg Burke |
| Children | One daughter |
Biography edit
Matteo Bruni, who was born in 1976 in Winchester, England,[3] holds a degree in foreign languages and literature from La Sapienza University in Rome. He joined the Press Office in 2009 to manage journalist accreditations. Since 2013 he has been responsible for communications during papal travels, before being appointed Director of the Holy See Press Office in 2019 by Pope Francis.[3]
He speaks English, Italian, French and Spanish. He has been a member of the Community of Sant’Egidio, a Catholic lay association committed to social service, since he was a teenager.[4] He is married and has a daughter.[5]
He announced the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on 31 December 2022.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Rinunce e nomine, 18.07.2019". Sala Stampa Santa Sede. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
- ^ Altieri, Christopher (19 July 2019). "For the first time, a non-journalist is Director of the Vatican Press Office". The Catholic Herald. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ a b Hoffner, Anne-Bénédicte (18 July 2019). "Matteo Bruni, nouveau directeur de la Salle de presse du Vatican". La Croix (in French). Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ Allen Jr., John L. (19 July 2019). "As a pope picks a spokesman, could history repeat itself?". Crux. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ Nowy szef Biura Prasowego Stolicy Apostolskiej, ekai.pl
- ^ "Former pope Benedict XVI dies at 95". France 24. 31 December 2022. Retrieved 31 December 2022.