Giorgio Bertin

Giorgio Bertin (28 December 1946–) is an Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of Djibouti.

Quotes

• I expect greater involvement of the Somali diaspora, while better coordination and a unified approach of the international community would be desirable.
  • London Conference: "I hope in a true international coordination on Somalia" says Bishop Bertin (11 May 2017)

• To simplify, we have before us a central power, which is trying to resurface and assert itself, which is facing federal states which, in turn, are trying to make their voice heard. In fact, this confrontation has immobilized the country. The Somali political situation is influenced by the interests of regional and international actors. The price of this situation is the instability paid by the civilian population.
  • Bishop Bertin: "Hidden life of the faithful and humanitarian work of Caritas" (29 April 2021)