Georg Gänswein, born on July thirtieth, nineteen fifty-six, is a distinguished German prelate of the Catholic Church. He has held the esteemed position of Apostolic Nuncio to Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia since June twenty-fourth, twenty twenty-four. His extensive career includes serving as the Prefect of the Papal Household from two thousand twelve to two thousand twenty-three, during which he was also the Personal Secretary to Pope Benedict XVI.
In addition to his roles within the Church, Gänswein has made significant contributions to academia as a Professor of Canon Law at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross for nearly a decade. His expertise in theology and canon law has been recognized through his appointment as an archbishop in two thousand twelve and as an Honorary Canon of Freiburg Cathedral.
Fluent in multiple languages, including Italian, Spanish, German, English, French, and Latin, Gänswein's linguistic skills enhance his ability to engage with diverse communities and contribute to the global dialogue within the Church.