José Nahúm Jairo Salas Castañeda

José Nahúm Jairo Salas Castañeda, born on July 11, 1978, in Santa Clara, Mexico, is a prominent Catholic priest and diplomat. Ordained in December 2008, he has served within the Archdiocese of Durango and pursued advanced studies in Canon Law in Rome. In 2013, he joined the diplomatic service of the Holy See, working in various countries including Burundi, Ireland, and Hungary. Notably, he played a key role in organizing papal visits during his tenure in Hungary. Recently, he was appointed by Pope León XIV as the coordinator for the Pope's apostolic trips, succeeding George Jacob Koovakad, and will oversee significant travel plans including a commemorative trip to Nicea.