And today the nuncio in Malta and Libya also remained without assignment, what a mix! One a very Catholic nation and the other barely with any Catholics.

Born in Hong-Kong on 21.X.1950

Resignations and Appointments, 02.  2. 2026

Resignation of the Apostolic Nuncio in Malta and Libya

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the office of Apostolic Nuncio in Malta and Libya presented by His Excellency Monsignor Savio Hon Tai‑Fai, Titular Archbishop of Sila, due to having reached the age limit.

Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai, S.D.B.

Apostolic Nuncio to Malta

Titular Archbishop of Sila

Apostolic Nuncio to Libya


Events

Date Age Event Title
21 Oct 1950 75.28 Born
15 Aug 1969 18.8 Professed Member of Salesians of Saint John Bosco
15 Aug 1975 24.8 Perpetual Vows Member of Salesians of Saint John Bosco
17 Jul 1982 31.7 Ordained Priest Priest of Salesians of Saint John Bosco
23 Dec 2010 60.1 Appointed Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples
23 Dec 2010 60.1 Appointed Titular Archbishop of Sila
5 Feb 2011 60.2 Ordained Bishop Titular Archbishop of Sila
6 Jun 2016 65.6 Appointed Apostolic Administrator of Agaña, Guam, Pacific (Oceania)
31 Oct 2016 66.0 Ceased Apostolic Administrator of Agaña, Guam, Pacific (Oceania)
28 Sep 2017 66.9 Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Greece
24 Oct 2022 72.0 Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Malta
18 May 2023 72.5 Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Libya
Event Place
Birth Place Hong Kong, Diocese of Hong Kong [Xianggang]China
Ordained Bishop San Pietro, Basilica, Roma, Diocese of Roma {Rome}Italy

 

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