Officials

Officials

ItalyMr. Tibero Pacca

Born: (Italy)

Vice-Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church of Reverend Apostolic Camera (1817 – 1820)

GermanyMsgr. Daniel Pacho (52)Msgr. Daniel Pacho (52)

Priest of Fulda (Germany)
Undersecretary for the Multilateral Sector of Relations with States of Secretariat of State
Prelate of Honour of His Holiness

Born:1974.03.29 (Frankfurt am Main, Germany)
Ordained Priest:2000.06.25

Priest of Fulda (Germany) (2000.06.25 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2014.10.01 – 2023.11.15)

Undersecretary for the Multilateral Sector of Relations with States of Secretariat of State (2023.01.10 – ...)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (2023.11.15 – ...)

SpainFr. Daniel José Padilla Piñero, O.F.B.Fr. Daniel José Padilla Piñero, O.F.B.

Delegate Superior of Order of Brothers of Bethlehem (Bethlehemites)

Born: (Spain)
Ordained Priest:1982

Delegate Superior of Order of Brothers of Bethlehem (Bethlehemites) (2016? – ...)

FranceFr. Jean-François Pagès, C.S.B.

Born:1793 (France)
Ordained Priest:1818
Died:1861.08.27 († 67)

Founder of Congregation of Saint Basil (Basilians) (1822.11.21)

ItalyFr. Davide Pagliarani, S.S.P.X. (55)Fr. Davide Pagliarani, S.S.P.X. (55)

Superior General of Society of Saint Pius X

Born:1970.10.25 (Italy)
Ordained Priest:1996.06.27

Superior General of Society of Saint Pius X (2018.07.11 – ...)

IndiaFr. Augustine Paikkattu, M.C.B.S.Fr. Augustine Paikkattu, M.C.B.S. (Syro-Malabar Rite)

Superior General of Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament

Born: (India)

Superior General of Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (2022.04.29 – ...)

IndiaFr. Thomas Palackal, C.M.I. (Syro-Malabar Rite)

Born:1780? (India)
Died:1841 († 61)

Founder of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (1831.05.11)

ItalyMsgr. Giuseppe Palazzini

Born:1910.07.25 (Piobbico, Italy)
Died:1981 († 71)

Priest of Cagli (Italy) (? – 1961.10.12)

Privy Chamberlain Supernumerary (1952.03.10 – 1961.10.12)

Referendary Prelate of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (1958.06.07 – 1968)

Prelate Auditor of Sacred Roman Rota (1961.10.12 – 1979)

ItalyMsgr. Vittorio Palestro

Born:1929.04.14 (Luras, Italy)

Priest of Sassari (Italy) (? – ?)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1968.05.22 – 1971.03.25)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (1971.03.25 – 1993.12.06)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (1985.08.06 – 1993)

Protonotary Apostolic Supernumerary (1993.12.06 – ?)

IndiaMsgr. Paul Pallath (66)Msgr. Paul Pallath (66) (Syro-Malabar Rite)

Priest of Palai of the Syro-Malabars (India)
Relator of Dicastery for the Causes of Saints
Prelate of Honour of His Holiness

Born:1959.06.07 (Ezhacherry, India)
Ordained Priest:1987.01.03

Priest of Palai of the Syro-Malabars (India) (1987.01.03 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1999.11.03 – 2011.11.11)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (2011.11.11 – ...)

Relator of Dicastery for the Causes of Saints (2013.09.16 – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Andrea Palmieri (56)Msgr. Andrea Palmieri (56)

Priest of Bari–Bitonto (Italy)
Undersecretary of Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1970.02.15 (Bari, Italy)
Ordained Priest:1995.01.06

Priest of Bari–Bitonto (Italy) (1995.01.06 – ...)

Undersecretary of Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (2012.09.04 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2012.09.10 – ...)

IndiaFr. Basilius Panat (Thomas), C.S.T. (Syro-Malabar Rite)

Born:1891.02.15 (Pazhooparambil, India)
Ordained Priest:1918.12.26
Died:1976.10.06 († 85)

Priest of Ernakulam of the Syro-Malabars (India) (1918.12.26 – 1931.03.19)

Founder of Congregation of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus “Little Flower” (1931.03.19)

Superior General of Congregation of Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus “Little Flower” (1955 – 1967)

ItalyProf. Angelo Pandolfo

Assessor of Labour Office of the Apostolic See

Born: (Italy)

Assessor of Labour Office of the Apostolic See (2009.12.30 – ...)

ItalyFr. Marco Panero, S.D.B. (43)Fr. Marco Panero, S.D.B. (43)

Counsellor of Apostolic Penitentiary

Born:1982 (Bra, Italy)

Counsellor of Apostolic Penitentiary (2019.11.04 – ...)

ItalyFr. Vincenzo Maria Pani, O.P.

Born: (Italy)

Master of the Sacred Palace of Prefecture of the Holy Apostolic Palaces (1792 – 1804)

ItalyMsgr. Agapito Panici

Born: (Italy)

Protonotary Apostolic de numero of Prefecture of the Holy Apostolic Palaces (1888.02.14 – 1900?)

ItalyFr. Francesco Panizzolo, O.F.M. Conv. (48)Fr. Francesco Panizzolo, O.F.M. Conv. (48)

Bureau Chief of Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

Born:1977.07.05 (Dolo, Italy)
Ordained Priest:2005.11.12

Bureau Chief of Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (2022.11.08 – ...)

PhilippinesMsgr. Bernardo R. Pantin (64)Msgr. Bernardo R. Pantin (64)

Priest of Palo (Philippines)
General Secretary of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (C.B.C.P.)
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1961 (McArthur, Eastern Visayas, Philippines)
Ordained Priest:1986

Priest of Palo (Philippines) (1986 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1994.09.26 – ...)

General Secretary of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (C.B.C.P.) (2020.11.25 – ...)

IndiaSr. Mary Joseph Parayil, M.C. (71)

Superior General of Missionaries of Charity

Born:1954 (India)

Superior General of Missionaries of Charity (2022.03.12 – ...)

IndiaFr. Joseph Paredom, M.C.B.S. (Syro-Malabar Rite)

Born:1887.12.15 (India)
Ordained Priest:1914.12.28
Died:1972.08.21 († 84)

Founder of Missionary Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (1933.05.07)

CanadaFr. Louis-Marie Parent, O.M.I.

Born:1910.07.12 (Canada)
Ordained Priest:1937.05.23
Died:2009.05.17 († 98)

Founder of Institute Voluntas Dei (1958.07.02)

SpainVenerable Sr. María Antonia Paris, R.M.I.

Born:1813.06.28 (Vallmoll, Spain)
Died:1885.01.17 (Reus, Spain † 71)

Founder of Religious of Mary Immaculate (Claretian Missionary Sisters) (1855.08.25)

Religious of Religious of Mary Immaculate (Claretian Missionary Sisters).

ItalyMsgr. Alfredo Parisella

Born: (Italy)

Priest of Latina–Terracina–Sezze–Priverno (Italy) (? – ?)

Privy Chamberlain Supernumerary (1945.11.17 – 1954.06.26)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (1954.06.26 – ?)

Referendary Prelate of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (1960.10.14 – 1968)

Undersecretary of Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education (1965 – 1969)

ItalyMsgr. Innocenzo Parisella

Born:1910.07.16 (Italy)

Priest of Gaeta (Italy) (? – 1968.02.13)

Privy Chamberlain Supernumerary (1954.06.24 – 1964.07.06)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (1964.07.06 – 1968.02.13)

Prelate Auditor of Sacred Roman Rota (1968.02.13 – 1984)

North KoreaAbbot Blasio Park Hyun-dong, O.S.B. (56)Abbot Blasio Park Hyun-dong (블라시오 박현동 / 朴賢東), O.S.B. (56)

Apostolic Administrator of Tŏkwon 덕원 (North Korea)

Cantate Domino canticum novum

Born:1970.02.03 (Ulreungdo, South Korea)
Ordained Priest:2001.10.15

Apostolic Administrator of Tŏkwon 덕원 (North Korea) (2013.05.07 – ...)

ItalyFr. Massimiliano Parrella, P.S.D.P. (48)Fr. Massimiliano Parrella, P.S.D.P. (48)

Superior General of Poor Servants of Divine Providence

Born:1977.04.24 (Roma, Italy)
Ordained Priest:2007

Superior General of Poor Servants of Divine Providence (2022.05.25 – ...)

IndiaFr. Joseph William Parthiraj, M.M.I.Fr. Joseph William Parthiraj, M.M.I.

Superior General of Missionaries of Mary Immaculate

Born: (India)

Superior General of Missionaries of Mary Immaculate (2022.01.05 – ...)

ItalyFr. Roberto Pasolini, O.F.M. Cap. (54)Fr. Roberto Pasolini, O.F.M. Cap. (54)

Preacher of Prefecture of the Papal Household

Born:1971.11.05 (Milano, Italy)
Ordained Priest:2006.09.23

Preacher of Prefecture of the Papal Household (2024.11.09 – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Giuseppe Pasquazi

Born:1889.09.18 (Cave, Italy)
Died:1983 († 94)

Referendary Prelate of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (1928.05.26 – 1968)

Voting Prelate of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (1936.06.08 – 1946.08.20)

Prelate Auditor of Sacred Roman Rota (1946.08.20 – 1963)

ItalyProf. Pasquale Passalacqua (57)

Director of Labour Office of the Apostolic See

Born:1968.07.15 (Napoli, Italy)

Director of Labour Office of the Apostolic See (2020.10.01 – ...)

SerbiaFr. Robert Pastyik (47)Fr. Robert Pastyik (47)

Priest of Subotica (Serbia)
General Secretary of International Episcopal Conference of Saints Cyril and Methodius

Born:1978.07.31 (Vrbas, Serbia)
Ordained Priest:2009.06.28

Priest of Subotica (Serbia) (2009.06.28 – ...)

General Secretary of International Episcopal Conference of Saints Cyril and Methodius (2021.06.02 – ...)

CanadaFr. Pierre Paul, O.M.V.Fr. Pierre Paul, O.M.V.

Bureau Chief of Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments

Born: (Canada)

Bureau Chief of Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (2022.01.15 – ...)

FranceAbbot Hugues Paulze d’Ivoy, C.R.S.V. (60)Abbot Hugues Paulze d’Ivoy, C.R.S.V. (60)

Abbot Primate of Confederation of Canons Regular of Saint Augustine
Abbot General of Canons Regular of the Congregation of Saint Victor

Spiritus accendit in dilectionem

Born:1966.04.14 (France)
Ordained Priest:1996.04.13

Abbot General of Canons Regular of the Congregation of Saint Victor (2015.06.03 [2015.07.21] – ...)

Abbot Primate of Confederation of Canons Regular of Saint Augustine (2025.07.31 – ...)

BrazilMsgr. Marcos Pavan (63)Msgr. Marcos Pavan (63)

Priest of Campo Limpo (Brazil)
Director Master of Pontifical Musical Chorus of the Sistine Chapel
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1962.10.23 (São Paulo, SP, Brazil)
Ordained Priest:1996.06.29

Priest of Campo Limpo (Brazil) (1996.06.29 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2005.12.15 – ...)

Director Master ad interim of Pontifical Musical Chorus of the Sistine Chapel (2019.07.10 – 2020.11.22)

Director Master of Pontifical Musical Chorus of the Sistine Chapel (2020.11.22 – ...)

FranceFr. Augustin Payan, C.S.B.

Born:1771 (France)
Died:1847.04.08 († 75)

Founder of Congregation of Saint Basil (Basilians) (1822.11.21)

PhilippinesFr. Andrei O. Paz, S.S.C.M.E. (42)Fr. Andrei O. Paz, S.S.C.M.E. (42)

Superior General of Missionary Society of Saint Columban (Columban Missionaries)

Born:1983 (Bangar, La Union, Philippines)
Ordained Priest:2009.12.07

Superior General of Missionary Society of Saint Columban (Columban Missionaries) (2024.06.06 – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Cesare Pecoraio

Born: (Italy)

Referendary Prelate of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (1923.01.20 – 1949)

ItalyMsgr. Cesare Pecorari

Born:1873.11.06 (Roma, Italy)
Died:1950 († 77)

Prelate Auditor of Sacred Roman Rota (1935.12.16 – 1947)

NetherlandsAbbot Bernardus Peeters, O.C.S.O. (57)Abbot Bernardus Peeters, O.C.S.O. (57)

Abbot General of Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists)

Born:1968 (Heerlen, Netherlands)
Ordained Priest:1997

Abbot General of Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance (Trappists) (2022.02.11 – ...)

PolandFr. Jan Pelczarski, O.S.J. (61)Fr. Jan Pelczarski, O.S.J. (61)

Superior General of Oblates of Saint Joseph (Josephines of Asti)

Born:1965.04.12 (Poland)
Ordained Priest:1991.06.29

Superior General of Oblates of Saint Joseph (Josephines of Asti) (2018.08.14 – ...)

Msgr. Francisco Peña

Died:1612.08.21

Dean of Sacred Roman Rota (1604.06.14 – 1612.08.21)

SpainFr. Diego Martín Peñas, PradoFr. Diego Martín Peñas, Prado

Superior General of Associations of Priests of Prado

Born: (Spain)

Superior General of Associations of Priests of Prado (2025.07.14 – ...)

Mother Rosemae Pender, F.S.E.

ItalyMsgr. Orazio Pepe (61)Msgr. Orazio Pepe (61)

Priest of Teggiano–Policastro (Italy)
Secretary of Fabric of Saint Peter
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1964.10.30 (Salerno, Italy)
Ordained Priest:1989.07.01

Priest of Teggiano–Policastro (Italy) (1989.07.01 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2005.03.21 – ...)

Bureau Chief of Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and for Societies of Apostolic Life (2009.11.05 – ?)

Secretary of Fabric of Saint Peter (2021.06.29 – ...)

Abbot Wladimir-Marie de Saint-Jean Pequigney, C.R.M.D.

ItalyMsgr. Luigi Pericoli

Born: (Italy)

Protonotary Apostolic de numero of Prefecture of the Holy Apostolic Palaces (1861.07.15 – 1901?)

Auditor General of Reverend Apostolic Camera (1901? – 1905)

AustriaAbbot Johannes Perkmann, O.S.B. (57)Abbot Johannes Perkmann, O.S.B. (57)

President of Benedictine Congregation of Austria of the Immaculate Conception

Cum Gaudio Sancti Spiritus

Born:1968.06.09 (Salzburg, Austria)

President of Benedictine Congregation of Austria of the Immaculate Conception (2017.10.25 – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Alberto Perlasca (65)Msgr. Alberto Perlasca (65)

Priest of Como (Italy)
Substitute Promoter of Justice of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1960.07.21 (Como, Italy)
Ordained Priest:1992.06.13

Priest of Como (Italy) (1992.06.13 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2006.02.09 – ...)

Adjunct Promoter of Justice of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (2019.07.26 – 2020)

Substitute Promoter of Justice of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (2024.04.17 – ...)

ItalyProf. Gianluca Perone (55)

Applied Promoter of Justice of Office of Promoters of Justice

Born:1970.12.25 (Roma, Italy)

Applied Promoter of Justice of Office of Promoters of Justice (2020.09.28 – ...)

ItalyDr. Cristiana Perrella (60)

President of Pontifical Academy of Fine Arts and Letters of the Virtuosi at the Pantheon

Born:1965 (Roma, Italy)

President of Pontifical Academy of Fine Arts and Letters of the Virtuosi at the Pantheon (2025.08.06 – ...)

SwitzerlandMr. Davide Pesenti

General Secretary of Conference of Bishops of Switzerland

Born: (Switzerland)

General Secretary of Conference of Bishops of Switzerland (2022.01.01 – ...)

Sr. Françoise Petit, F.d.C.

Superior General of Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul

Superior General of Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul (2021.11.08 – ...)

ItalySr. Raffaella Petrini, F.S.E. (57)

President of Governorate of Vatican City State
President of Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State
President of Committee for Monetary Matters of Vatican City State
Member of Commission for Confidential Matters
Member of Financial Security Committee

Born:1969.01.15 (Roma, Italy)

Secretary General of Governorate of Vatican City State (2021.11.04 – 2025.03.01)

President of Committee for Monetary Matters of Vatican City State (2021.11.04 – ...)

Member of Financial Security Committee (2025.03.01 – ...)

President of Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State (2025.03.01 – ...)

President of Governorate of Vatican City State (2025.03.01 – ...)

Member of Commission for Confidential Matters (2026.02.03 – ...)

FranceFr. Jean-Louis Peydessus, M.I.C.

Born: (France)
Died:1882.02.13

Founder of Missionaries of the Immaculate Conception of Lourdes (Fathers of Garaison) (1848.12.08)

GermanyMother Clara Pfänder (Anna Theresia), F.C.J.M.

Born:1827.12.06 (Hallenberg, Germany)
Died:1882.10.05 (Roma, Italy † 54)

Founder of Franciscan Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (1860.12.20)

AustriaAbbot Franz Pfanner, C.M.M.

Born:1825.09.21 (Langen near Bregenz, Austria)
Ordained Priest:1850
Died:1909.05.24 (Emaus, South Africa † 83)

Founder of Congregation of Mariannhill Missionaries (1909)

FranceFr. Marie-Dominique Philippe, O.P.

Born:1912.09.08 (France)
Ordained Priest:1936.07
Died:2006.08.26 († 93)

Founder of Community of Saint John (1975)

General Prior of Community of Saint John (1975 – 2001)

USAFr. C. Frank Phillips, S.J.C.

Born: (USA)
Ordained Priest:1977.01

Founder of Society of St. John Cantius (1998)

Superior General of Canons Regular of Saint John Cantius (1998 – 2019.10)

Congo-KinshasaFr. Charles Phukuta Khonde, C.I.C.M. (60)Fr. Charles Phukuta Khonde, C.I.C.M. (60)

Superior General of Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Scheutists)

Born:1965.12.24 (Congo-Kinshasa)
Ordained Priest:1999.05.08

Superior General of Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Scheutists) (2017.06.16 – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Pietro Piacenza

Born: (Italy)

Protonotary Apostolic de numero of Prefecture of the Holy Apostolic Palaces (1903.12.16 – 1915?)

ItalyMsgr. Giovanni Piantoni

Born: (Italy)

Priest of Roma (Italy) (? – ?)

Privy Chamberlain Supernumerary (1960.05.19 – 1966.07.12)

Referendary Prelate of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (1966.07.12 – 1968)

ItalyDr. Pierantonio Piatti (48)

Secretary of Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences

Born:1977.07.13 (Fermo, Italy)

Secretary of Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences (2023.04.20 – ...)

ItalyFr. Tommaso Domenico Piazza

Born: (Italy)

Master of the Sacred Palace of Prefecture of the Holy Apostolic Palaces (1825 – 1826)

ItalyFr. Benedetto Picca, F.N. (66)Fr. Benedetto Picca, F.N. (66)

Superior General of Congregation of the Holy Family of Nazareth of Blessed Father Piamarta

Born:1959 (Barletta, Italy)
Ordained Priest:1995

Superior General of Congregation of the Holy Family of Nazareth of Blessed Father Piamarta (2022.01.04 – ...)

ItalyFr. Antonio Luigi Piccolo, O.M.D. (56)Fr. Antonio Luigi Piccolo, O.M.D. (56)

Rector General of Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of Lucca

Born:1969.05.15 (Gallipoli, Italy)
Ordained Priest:2007.07.07

Rector General of Clerics Regular of the Mother of God of Lucca (2022.07.14 – ...)

FranceFr. Pierre-Joseph Picot de Clorivière, S.J.

Born:1735.06.29 (France)
Ordained Priest:1763.10.02
Died:1820.01.09 († 84)

Founder of Institute of the Priests of the Heart of Jesus (1791.02.02)

USAMsgr. Lech PiechotaMsgr. Lech Piechota

Priest of San Francisco (USA)
Bureau Chief for the Section of Culture of Dicastery for Culture and Education
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born: (USA)
Ordained Priest:1989.06.15

Priest of San Francisco (USA) (1989.06.15 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2007.10.03 – ...)

Bureau Chief for the Section of Culture of Dicastery for Culture and Education (2020.05.04 – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Pierangelo Pietracatella (56)Msgr. Pierangelo Pietracatella (56)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota

Born:1969.06.08 (Novi Ligure, Italy)
Ordained Priest:2006.06.04

Priest of Tortona (Italy) (2006.06.04 – 2023.01.23)

Bureau Chief of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (2017.07.20 – 2023.01.23)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2019.03.08 – 2023.01.23)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (2023.01.23 – ...)

AustriaFr. Clemens Pilar, C.Op. (64)Fr. Clemens Pilar, C.Op. (64)

Superior General of Congregation of Christian Workers of Saint Joseph Calasanz

Born:1961 (Austria)
Ordained Priest:1989.04.15

Superior General of Congregation of Christian Workers of Saint Joseph Calasanz (2014.02 – ...)

BrazilSr. Sônia Maria Pinho de Matos, A.S.C.

Vice-President of Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA)

Born: (Brazil)

Vice-President of Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA) (2026.03.19 – ...)

SpainFr. Ricardo Pinilla Collantes, F.M.I. (70)Fr. Ricardo Pinilla Collantes, F.M.I. (70)

Superior General of Congregation of the Sons of Mary Immaculate (Pavonians)

Born:1956.02.07 (Spain)
Ordained Priest:1983.06.25

Superior General of Congregation of the Sons of Mary Immaculate (Pavonians) (2014.07.19 – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Giovanni Maria Pinna

Born:1906.12.07 (Santu Lussurgiu, Italy)
Died:1971 († 65)

Prelate Auditor of Sacred Roman Rota (1952.01.04 – 1969.04.09)

Secretary of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (1969.04.09 – 1971)

IndiaFr. Gasper Arsenius Pinto, I.M.S.

Born:1905 (India)
Died:1976 († 71)

Founder of Indian Missionary Society (1941.11.03)

ItalyMsgr. Pio Vito Pinto (85)Msgr. Pio Vito Pinto (85)

President emeritus of Appeals Court of Vatican City State

Born:1941.03.29 (Noci, Italy)
Ordained Priest:1967.09.08

Priest of Avellino (Italy) (1967.09.08 – 1995.03.25)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1981.09.14 – 1995.03.25)

Prelate Auditor of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (1995.03.25 – 2012.09.22)

Dean of Tribunal of the Roman Rota (2012.09.22 – 2021.03.25)

President of Appeals Court of Vatican City State (2012.12.10 – 2021.03.29)

President of Commission for the Study of the Reform of the Matrimonial Processes in Canon Law (2014.08.27 – 2015)

ItalyMsgr. José Miguel Pinto Gómez

Born:1913.04.01 (Mogotes, Colombia)

Priest of Acerenza (Italy) (? – ?)

Chamberlain of Honour of Purple Ropes (1962.01.13 – 1968.11.17)

Prelate Auditor of Roman Rota (1968.11.17 – 1987)

Canonist of Apostolic Penitentiary (1980 – 1987)

ItalyMsgr. Antonio Piolanti

Born:1911.08.07 (Predappio, Italy)
Ordained Priest:1934
Died:2001.09.28 (Roma, Italy † 90)

Priest of Roma (Italy) (1934 – 2001.09.28)

Privy Chamberlain Supernumerary (1947.01.06 – 1960.03.04)

Referendary Prelate of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (1953.03.31 – 1968)

Voting Prelate of Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura (1954.10.11 – 1985)

Rector Magnificus of Pontifical Lateran University (1957 – 1969)

Protonotary Apostolic Supernumerary (1960.03.04 – 2001.09.28)

Prelate Secretary of Pontifical Academy of Theology (1975? – 1998)

President of Pontifical Academy of Saint Thomas Aquinas (1995 – 1998)

ItalyFr. Adalberto Piovano, O.S.B. (71)Fr. Adalberto Piovano, O.S.B. (71)

Pontifical Delegate in spiritualibus of Benedictine Congregation of the Mechitarists (Mechitarists)

Born:1954 (San Maurizio Canavese, TO, Italy)
Ordained Priest:1985

Pontifical Delegate in spiritualibus of Benedictine Congregation of the Mechitarists (Mechitarists) (2022.01 – ...)

ItalySr. Silvana Piro, F.M.G.B. (53)

Undersecretary of Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See

Born:1972.11.06 (Torre del Greco, Italy)

Undersecretary of Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (2023.10.14 – ...)

Member of Commission of Donations for the Holy See (2025.02.26 – 2025.09.29)

ItalyMsgr. Filippo Pirovani

Born: (Italy)
Died:1643?

Dean of Sacred Roman Rota (1641.01.08 – 1641.09.10)

ItalyMsgr. Franco Piva

Born:1938 (Italy)
Ordained Priest:1968.01.13
Died:2025.02.19 (Roma, Italy † 86)

Priest of Rimini (Italy) (1968.01.13 – 2025.02.19)

Chaplain of His Holiness (1984.09.13 – 1995.12.21)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (1995.12.21 – 2011.04.09)

Protonotary Apostolic Supernumerary (2011.04.09 – 2015.06.18)

Protonotary Apostolic de numero of Prefecture of the Papal Household (2015.06.18 – 2025.02.19)

SpainFr. Luis Ángel Plaza Lázaro, I.E.M.E. (65)Fr. Luis Ángel Plaza Lázaro, I.E.M.E. (65)

Director General of Saint Francis Xavier Spanish Institute for Foreign Missions

Born:1960 (Spain)
Ordained Priest:1986.10.11

Director General of Saint Francis Xavier Spanish Institute for Foreign Missions (2018.05.14 – ...)

CanadaMs. Diane Poirier, S.C.S.

General Responsible of Society of Christ the Lord

Born: (Canada)

General Responsible of Society of Christ the Lord (2017.03.25 – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Giacomo Poletto

Born: (Italy)

Protonotary Apostolic de numero of Prefecture of the Holy Apostolic Palaces (1902.05.04 – 1910?)

BrazilFr. Nadir Poletto, C.S.I. (55)Fr. Nadir Poletto, C.S.I. (55)

Superior General of Congregation of Saint Joseph

Born:1970.11.08 (Vista Alegre do Prata, RS, Brazil)
Ordained Priest:2001.12.08

Superior General of Congregation of Saint Joseph (2024.06.06 – ...)

FranceFr. Jean-Baptiste Polly, C.S.B.

Born:1772 (France)
Died:1846.03.28 († 73)

Founder of Congregation of Saint Basil (Basilians) (1822.11.21)

Congo-KinshasaBr. Kipoy Pombo, J.K.

President of Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (CO.S.M.A.M.)

Born: (Congo-Kinshasa)

President of Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (CO.S.M.A.M.) (2018 – ...)

Sr. María del Pilar Porras Ayllón (Dolores), A.C.J.

IndiaFr. Thomas Porukara, C.M.I. (Syro-Malabar Rite)

Born: (India)

Founder of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (1831.05.11)

FranceFr. Claude-François Poullart des Places, C.S.Sp.

Born:1679.02.26 (France)
Ordained Priest:1707.12
Died:1709.10.02 († 30)

Founder of Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans, Holy Ghost Fathers) (1703)

Superior General of Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans, Holy Ghost Fathers) (1703 – 1709.10.02)

IndiaFr. Antony Powathil, C.V. (Syro-Malabar Rite)

Born: (India)

Founder of Vincentian Congregation (1927.07.19)

USAMsgr. Thomas Warren Powers (60)Msgr. Thomas Warren Powers (60)

Rector of Pontifical North American College
Priest of Bridgeport (USA)
Chaplain of His Holiness

Born:1965 (Newtown, CT, USA)
Ordained Priest:1997.05.24

Priest of Bridgeport (USA) (1997.05.24 – ...)

Chaplain of His Holiness (2010.05.06 – ...)

Rector of Pontifical North American College (2022.03.30 [2022.07.01] – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Renato Pozzi

Born:1920.04.08 (Italy)
Died:1973 († 53)

Priest of Piacenza (Italy) (? – 1969.02.05)

Privy Chamberlain Supernumerary (1954.04.10 – 1964.02.08)

Prelate of Honour of His Holiness (1964.02.08 – 1969.02.05)

Prelate Auditor of Sacred Roman Rota (1969.02.05 – 1973)

ItalyFr. Domenico Maria Pozzobonelli, O.P.

Born: (Italy)

Master of the Sacred Palace of Prefecture of the Holy Apostolic Palaces (1681 – 1688)

Fr. Luigi Prandin

PolandFr. Szczepan Tadeusz Praśkiewicz, O.C.D. (67)Fr. Szczepan Tadeusz Praśkiewicz, O.C.D. (67)

Relator of Dicastery for the Causes of Saints

Born:1958.09.12 (Poland)

Relator of Dicastery for the Causes of Saints (2020.02.01 – ...)

FranceFr. Paul Préaux, C.S.M. (61)Fr. Paul Préaux, C.S.M. (61)

Superior General of Community of Saint Martin

Born:1964.10.06 (Laval, France)
Ordained Priest:1989.07.04

Superior General of Community of Saint Martin (2010.04.26 – ...)

CanadaFr. Eugène Prévost, C.F.S.

Born:1860.08.24 (Canada)
Ordained Priest:1887.06.04
Died:1946.08.01 († 85)

Founder of Congregation of the Priestly Fraternity (1901.02.17)

USAFr. Thomas Frederick Price, M.M.

Born:1860.08.19 (USA)
Ordained Priest:1886.06.20
Died:1919.09.12 († 59)

Founder of Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America (Maryknoll Fathers) (1911)

ItalyFr. Giovanni Prina, C.S.F. (53)Fr. Giovanni Prina, C.S.F. (53)

Superior General of Congregation of the Holy Family of Bergamo

Born:1972.08.18 (Pavia, Italy)
Ordained Priest:2007.04.14

Superior General of Congregation of the Holy Family of Bergamo (2025.05.13 – ...)

EnglandMsgr. John Prior

Born:1861 (England)
Ordained Priest:1884
Died:1926.04 († 64)

Prelate Auditor of Sacred Roman Rota (1908 – 1920)

Pro-Dean of Sacred Roman Rota (1920 – 1922.08.15)

Dean of Sacred Roman Rota (1922.08.15 – 1926.04)

ItalyProf. Davide Prosperi (53)

President of Fraternity of Communion and Liberation (CL)

Born:1972 (Milano, Italy)

President of Fraternity of Communion and Liberation (CL) (2021.11.27 – ...)

ItalyFr. Antonio Provolo, S.M.

Born:1801 (Italy)
Died:1842 († 41)

Founder of Company of Mary for the Education of the Deaf (1830)

IsraelSr. Elvira Myriam Psorulla

Born:1910.11.01 (Israel)
Died:2009.12.30 († 99)

Founder of International Confederation of the Volunteers of Suffering Centers (1943)

Founder of Silent Workers of the Cross Association (SODC) (1950)

ItalyMsgr. Adamo Pucci

Born:1903.03.21 (Fano, Italy)

Priest of Fano (Italy) (? – 1961.10.12)

Privy Chamberlain Supernumerary (1939.04.13 – 1959.04.24)

Domestic Prelate (1959.04.24 – 1961.10.12)

Prelate Auditor of Sacred Roman Rota (1961.10.12 – 1972)

ItalyMr. Giuseppe Puglisi-Alibrandi (59)

Member of Financial Security Committee
Secretary General of Governorate of Vatican City State

Born:1966.10.23 (Roma, Italy)

Vice Secretary General of Governorate of Vatican City State (2021.11.04 – 2025.03.01)

Member of Financial Security Committee (2021.11.04 – ...)

Member of Commission of Donations for the Holy See (2025.02.26 – 2025.09.29)

Secretary General of Governorate of Vatican City State (2025.03.01 – ...)

SpainFr. Armand Puig i Tàrrech (73)Fr. Armand Puig i Tàrrech (73)

President of AVEPRO
Priest of Tarragona (Spain)

Born:1953.03.09 (La Selva del Camp, Spain)
Ordained Priest:1981.04.25

Priest of Tarragona (Spain) (1981.04.25 – ...)

President of AVEPRO (2023.06.05 – ...)

SpainFr. Fernando Puig Sanahuja (58)Fr. Fernando Puig Sanahuja (58)

Rector Magnificus of Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

Born:1968.01.09 (Spain)

Rector Magnificus of Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (2024.11.15 – ...)

IndonesiaFr. Agustinus Purnama Sastrawijaya, M.S.F. (70)Fr. Agustinus Purnama Sastrawijaya, M.S.F. (70)

Moderator Supremus of Congregation of Missionaries of the Holy Family

Born:1955.06.01 (Sukoharjo, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia)
Ordained Priest:1983.01.06

Moderator Supremus of Congregation of Missionaries of the Holy Family (2019.09.23 – ...)

ItalyMsgr. Igino Quadraroli

Born: (Italy)

Priest of Roma (Italy) (? – ?)

Privy Chamberlain Supernumerary (1948.09.10 – 1960.04.14)

Domestic Prelate (1960.04.14 – 1964.12.01)

Protonotary Apostolic Supernumerary (1964.12.01 – ?)

Cleric Prelate of Apostolic Camera (1978.02.08 – 1994)

ItalyFr. Francesco Quagliotti, O.Ss.G.C.N.

Born: (Italy)

Founder of Oblates of Saints Charles and Gaudentius of Novara (1616.11.04)

ItalySr. Maria Laura Quattrini, O.S.S.

Superior General of Oblates of the Holy Spirit (Institute of Saint Zita)

Born: (Italy)

Superior General of Oblates of the Holy Spirit (Institute of Saint Zita) (? – ...)

FranceVenerable Fr. Louis Querbes, C.S.V.

Born:1793.08.21 (Lyon, France)
Ordained Priest:1816
Died:1859.09.01 (Vourles, France † 66)

Founder of Clerics of Saint Viator (Viatorians) (1831.11.03)

Priest of Clerics of Saint Viator (Viatorians).

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