John A. McCarthy
John McCarthy | |
|---|---|
| Australian Ambassador to the Holy See | |
| In office November 2012 – 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Tim Fischer |
| Succeeded by | Melissa Hitchman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 October 1947 Parkes, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Christine Anne McCarthy DSS |
| Children | 6 (3 daughters, 3 sons) |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney, University of Virginia |
| Profession | Barrister |
| Website | Embassy to the Holy See |
John Anthony McCarthy AM KC GCPO KCSG (born 20 October 1947) was the Australian Ambassador to the Holy See from 2012 to 2016, following the appointment of Bob Carr as foreign minister.