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On 31 August 2013, Pope Francis appointed Parolin Secretary of State, replacing Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Parolin took office on 15 October. [12] [1] Parolin became, at 58, the youngest Secretary of State since 1929, when Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli (later Pope Pius XII) was appointed to the position at the age of 53.
Jun 23, 2022 · June 23, 2022. By. Claire Giangravé. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the second-highest-ranking official at the Vatican, told reporters on Thursday (June 23) that reports...
6 days ago · VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the second-highest-ranking official at the Vatican, confirmed to journalists on Tuesday (May 21) that a controversial Vatican and Chinese agreement...
Jun 7, 2023 · By Salvatore Cernuzio. Speaking to journalists outside the newly inaugurated Info Point for the Jubilee 2025, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, said "we are close to the Pope with our affection, we accompany him with our prayers, hoping that everything will be resolved as soon as possible."
Apr 25, 2024 · Rome — April 25, 2024. The reform projects launched by Pope Francis — reforming not just institutions like the Roman Curia, but attitudes and pastoral approaches — will not be reversed, even...
Dec 1, 2023 · Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, who will represent Pope Francis in Dubai at COP28, shares the Pope’s concerns and hopes for the climate crisis, wars, and divisions tearing the planet apart with Vatican Media, reaffirming the Holy See's commitment to peace-building.
Oct 13, 2023 · Six days after the terrorist attack on Israel, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, describes the attack last Saturday as "inhuman". In an interview with Vatican Media, he also reiterates Pope Francis's appeal for the release of all hostages held by Hamas, and calls for proportionality in Israel's legitimate defense.
