Matteo Bruni
Matteo Bruni is an Italian-British media professional who serves as director of the Holy [See Press Office] of the Roman Curia. He was appointed on 18 July 2019 by Pope Francis, succeeding Greg Burke. He is the first non-journalist to hold the office.
Biography
Matteo Bruni, who was born in 1976 in Winchester, England, holds a degree in foreign languages and literature from La Sapienza University in Rome.He joined the Holy See Press Office in 2009 to manage journalist accreditations. In 2013, he became responsible for communications during papal travels.
Bruni was appointed director of the Holy See Press Office in 2019 by Pope Francis, succeeding Greg Burke. He is the first non-journalist to hold the office.
He announced the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on 31 December 2022.