Leo Boccardi

Leo Boccardi

Leo Boccardi (15 April 1953–) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who had worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See.

Quotes

• 2010 and 2011 are decisive years for Sudan's history. I am convinced that there is concrete hope for peace.
  • “Sudan can find the path to peace through a complete application of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement,” Nuncio in Sudan tells Fides (22 January 2010) Fides News Agency

• Dialogue enables us to appreciate the qualities of the other person and it's also a stimulus for us, for in dialogue we need to be consistent witnesses. Interreligious dialogue always begins with the profession of one's faith. This avoids relativism.
  • Interview With Archbishop Leo Boccardi Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See (Vatican Ambassador) to the Islamic Republic of Iran (28 May 2018) Shafaqna

• Bring the situation in the Middle East to the attention of the international community. Everyone must respect the rules of law.
  • USA-Iran Crisis: Nunzio says the Pope is following the situation and is concerned (3 January 2020) Vatican News

• I believe that the words of the Holy Father have been an invitation to moderation, to dialogue, to negotiation to get through the tension and to see, to hope, that there are none of these... acts of revenge.
  • Iranian nuncio appeals for negotiation, not revenge (7 January 2020) Catholic News Agency