Chiara Porro (born 30 July 1984) is an Australian diplomat who was appointed Ambassador to The Holy See in September 2020.[1][2]

Chiara Porro
Australian Ambassador to the Holy See
Assumed office
September 2020
Preceded byMelissa Hitchman
Personal details
BornMilan, Italy
Alma materUniversity of York, Leiden University
OccupationDiplomat

Porro was born in Milan but left Italy at age three.[3] She graduated from the University of York, England with a Bachelor of Arts in politics, philosophy and economics. She subsequently completed a Master of Arts in international relations and diplomacy from Leiden University, Netherlands.[1][4]

Porro worked in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, before moving to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, where her service has included time in India and New Caledonia.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Ambassador to Holy See". Minister for Foreign Affairs. 4 September 2020. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 7 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b Bowling, Mark (28 August 2020). "Meet the new Australian ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro". The Catholic Leader.
  3. ^ Mares, Courtney (3 September 2020). "'I hope to be able to inspire': Meet Australia's 36-year-old ambassador to the Holy See". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  4. ^ "About the Australian Embassy to the Holy See: Head of Mission, Chiara Porro". Australian Embassy: Holy See. Archived from the original on 19 August 2006. Retrieved 7 March 2021.

 

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Australian Ambassador to the Holy See
2020–present
Incumbent