Father Enzo Fortunato was born on November 24, 1966, in Northampton (UK). He holds a Bachelor's and a Doctorate in Spiritual Theology from the Pontifical Theological Faculty of “San Bonaventura” (1996). He earned a degree in Psychology from the Pontifical Salesian University (1999).
He is a licensed journalist (2005). In September 1986, he began his journey in the Order of Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Custody of the Sacred Convent of Assisi. After his year of novitiate, he made his temporary profession on August 30, 1989, and his definitive profession on September 26, 1992.
He was ordained a priest on July 2, 1994, at the Cathedral of Scala (Salerno).
He was the coordinator of the first World Children's Day held on May 25 and 26, 2024, and on November 20 of the same year, he was appointed by Pope Francis as President of the Pontifical Committee for World Children's Day. He is the Editorial Director of the new magazine Piazza San Pietro, the information organ of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican. He is the author of
L’enciclica dei Bambini (2023) published by San Paolo, with a preface by Pope Francis, and Vivere il Giubileo (2024).
Awards: Melvin Jones Fellow International Award “For Dedicated Humanitarian Services” (2022). Giffoni “Impact Howard” Award (2022). European Personality Award – Municipality of Rome (2015). “Biagio Agnes” International Journalism Award (2012). National Journalism Award, Article 21 - FNSI (2017). “Tommaso Moro” Journalism Award (2022). “Mons. Sasso” Award (2023). “Artis Suavitis” Award (2024). “Paolo Conti” Journalism Award (2024). Good Health Award (2024).