Éric Soviguidi
Monseigneur Éric Soviguidi, 54, is a prominent ecclesiastical figure from Benin who serves as the Nonce apostolic to Burkina Faso. Born in Abomey, he was ordained as a priest in 1998 and is incardinated in the Archdiocese of Cotonou. He holds a Doctorate in Canon Law and has undergone training at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome. His appointment as Nonce apostolic comes at a crucial time for Burkina Faso, where he is expected to foster cooperation between the Vatican and the nation amidst ongoing security and humanitarian challenges.
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Mgr Eric Soviguidi transmitted the message from Pope Léon XIV.
Jubilé d’eau du petit séminaire Saint-François de Sales de Pabré: l’apothéose des activités marquée par une célébration d’action de grâces
Burkina Faso· 2026-01-26
Monsignor Éric Soviguidi expressed gratitude to the government for the warm welcome and facilities provided.
Coopération Burkina Faso-Vatican: le Premier ministre reçoit le nonce apostoliqueBurkina Faso· 2026-01-16
Monseigneur Eric Soviguidi is the Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso who discussed cooperation with the Burkinabè government.
Burkina-Vatican: le Nonce apostolique décline les perspectives de coopérationBurkina Faso· 2026-01-13
Monseigneur Éric Soviguidi is the Nonce apostolic to Burkina Faso.
PRÉSENTATION DE LETTRES DE CRÉANCE: Monseigneur Éric SOVIGUIDI, représentant du Saint-Siège au Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-12-05
