Leopoldo Girelli

Leopoldo Girelli (born 13 March 1953) is an Italian prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the apostolic nuncio to India and Nepal.

He has worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See since 1987 and previously served as nuncio to Indonesia, East Timor, and Singapore.

[1] On 13 April 2006, Pope Benedict XVI appointed him apostolic nuncio to Indonesia and titular Archbishop of Capreae.

[8][b] On 18 June 2011 Girelli was also appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN);[10] he was the first to hold that title.

[11] On 16 January 2013, he was replaced as representative to Malaysia, Brunei, and East Timor, while continuing in his posts in Singapore, Vietnam, and the ASEAN.