New US ambassador to Holy See presents credentials to Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV has received Brian Burch, the new US ambassador to the Holy See, in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace

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Pope Leo XIV has received Brian Burch, the new US ambassador to the Holy See, in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace.

During the audience on Saturday morning, 13 September, Burch formally presented his letters of credence to the Pope, reports the Catholic News Agency (CNA).

Burch, 50, was confirmed in the position by the US Senate on 2 August in a 49-44 vote. He was nominated by President Donald Trump in December 2024 and succeeds former ambassador Joe Donnelly, who served under the Joe Biden administration.

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