About our Bishop
Bishop Claudio Lurati is the current bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Alexandria, which serves as the primary jurisdiction for Latin Catholics in Egypt. He was born in Como, Italy, in 1962. After completing his seminary studies, he was ordained as a priest in 1989 and joined the Comboni Missionaries (MCCJ).
He served in various pastoral and administrative roles in Italy and Africa before being appointed by Pope Francis in 2020 as the Bishop of the Apostolic Vicariate of Alexandria, succeeding Bishop Adel Zaky.
Since becoming bishop, Bishop Lurati has focused on continuing the mission of the Vicariate to serve the Latin Catholic community in Egypt. He has emphasised the importance of interfaith dialogue and has worked to build strong relationships with leaders of other religious communities in the country. He has also strongly encouraged pastoral care, working closely with priests and other leaders to provide spiritual guidance and support to the faithful.
Bishop Lurati has expressed his commitment to supporting various educational and healthcare projects and continuing the Vicariate’s work to build strong faith communities throughout Egypt. He is also deeply committed to helping migrants in Egypt, recognising their challenges in adapting to a new country and culture. He has implemented various initiatives to provide them with practical support. He also promotes the integration of migrants into the local community, encouraging parishes to welcome and embrace them.
Through his leadership, Bishop Lurati has helped to build a solid and vibrant Latin Catholic community in Egypt. He continues to work tirelessly to promote the mission of the Vicariate and to support the spiritual and material needs of the community.
