Ambassador to the Holy See

Media release 16 February 2025 Today I announce the appointment of the Honourable Keith Pitt as Australia’s next Ambassador to the Holy See. Mr Pitt served Australia as a member of the Federal Parliament from 2013 until 2025. He has served as Assistant Minister and Minister across a range of portfolios, including Trade, Tourism and Investment, Resources, and Water.

Mr Pitt looks forward to continuing his public service in a new role advocating Australia’s interests in the Holy See, particularly in 2025 as the Holy See celebrates a Jubilee year, expecting 35 million visitors to Rome. Australia and the Holy See have a valuable relationship underpinned by cooperation on shared interests, including peace and conflict prevention and alleviating poverty.

I thank former Ambassador Chiara Porro for her contributions to advancing Australia’s interests in the Holy See since 2020.