Swiss prelate of the Catholic Church (born 1947)
Emil Paul Tscherrig
Appointed 4 May 1996 Retired 11 March 2024 Predecessor Adriano Bernardini Successor Petar Rajič Other post(s) Cardinal-Deacon of San Giuseppe in Via Trionfale (2023-) Previous post(s) Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and San Marino (2017–2024)Apostolic Nuncio to Argentina (2012-2017)Apostolic Nuncio to Sweden , Denmark , Finland , Iceland and Norway (2008–2012)Apostolic Nuncio to Korea and Mongolia (2004–2008)Apostolic Nuncio to Antigua and Barbuda , Barbados , Saint Kitts and Nevis , Grenada , Suriname and Belize (2001–2004)Apostolic Nuncio to Trinidad and Tobago , Dominica , Jamaica , Guyana , Saint Lucia , Saint Vincent and the Grenadines , the Bahamas and Apostolic Delegate to the Antilles (2000–2004)Apostolic Nuncio to Burundi (1996–2000)Titular Archbishop of Voli (1996–2023)Ordination 11 April 1974 Consecration 27 June 1996Angelo Sodano , Henri Schwery and Norbert Brunner Created cardinal 30 September 2023Pope Francis Rank Cardinal Deacon Born (1947-02-03 ) 3 February 1947 (age 77) Nationality Swiss Alma mater Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy Motto Spes mea Christus (Christ, my hope)Coat of arms
Emil Paul Tscherrig (born 3 February 1947) is a Swiss prelate of the Catholic Church who has spent his career in the diplomatic service of the Holy See . He became an archbishop in 1996 and has since held assignments as Apostolic Nuncio to several countries. He was most recently nuncio to Italy and San Marino when he retired in 2024.
Pope Francis made him a cardinal on 30 September 2023.
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