Cardinal Pietro Parolin
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Vatican official urges South Sudanese to remain committed to peace and reconciliation
“Embrace the spirit of peace and reconciliation in order to build a harmonious society in the country,” said Cardinal Pietro... Read more
Vatican secretary of state to meet refugees from Sudan in four-day visit to South Sudan
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin arrived in South Sudan on Monday, Aug. 14, to meet people fleeing violence... Read more
Pope Francis telegrams Greece and Italy to express concerns about wildfires and storms
Recent wildfires devastated large parts of Greece and left several people dead while storms in Italy damaged buildings and caused... Read more
Pope Francis confirms Shanghai bishop appointed in violation of Vatican-China deal
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin announced on Saturday that Pope Francis wanted to “remedy the canonical irregularity created... Read more
Vatican auditor to continue to function during sede vacante, Pope Francis rules
Pope Francis has established that the auditor general of the Holy See will continue to carry out its tasks during... Read more
Cardinal praises exemplary life of beatified Italian judge murdered by the Mafia
Cardinal Pietro Parolin made his remarks at a Jan. 18 conference in the Italian Senate on the continued relevance of... Read more
Pope Francis meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni
The private meeting on Tuesday marked the third time in nine days the 45-year-old politician was at the Vatican. Read more
‘We lift our prayers to God for peace in Ukraine’: Vatican Mass marks Ukraine-Holy See diplomatic relationship
The Mass marked the 30th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Ukraine. Read more
Cardinal Parolin to EWTN: Truth must be ‘fearlessly upheld’
The Vatican’s Secretary of State told employees and collaborators of EWTN this week that the truth must be “fearlessly upheld”... Read more
Cardinal Zen stands trial in Hong Kong
Cardinal Joseph Zen and five others stood trial in Hong Kong on Monday for failing to properly register a fund... Read more
Pope Francis extends a hand to China
While a trial against Cardinal Joseph Zen is underway in China, the Holy See continues to work toward the renewal... Read more
European Parliament calls on Vatican to support Cardinal Zen
The European Parliament has called on the Vatican "to give full support to Cardinal Zen" and told the Holy See... Read more
How does the new Vatican constitution affect the Secretariat of State?
Cardinal Parolin outlined the changes at a ‘Praedicate evangelium study day’ in Rome. Read more
Cardinal Parolin hopes Zen arrest will not complicate Vatican-China dialogue
Cardinal Parolin said: ‘I would like to express my closeness to the cardinal who was freed and treated well.’ Read more
Cardinal Parolin discusses the future of Vatican diplomacy
In the final part of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses threats to religious freedom. Read more
Cardinal Parolin says religion is fundamental to promoting peace
In Part 4 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State speaks about peace, reconciliation and ecumenical challenges. Read more
Cardinal Parolin says he hopes Vatican-China deal can be tweaked
In Part 3 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State looks ahead to the deal’s renewal in October. Read more
Cardinal Parolin says that curial reform might not be over
In Part 2 of an exclusive interview, the Vatican Secretary of State discusses the future of his powerful dicastery in... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Ukraine has the right to defend itself, but arms shipments could cause ‘terrible’ escalation
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, discussed the Holy See's diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting in Ukraine... Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges negotiation to find a ‘win-win solution’ to war in Ukraine
‘The message of the Holy See, of the Holy Father, is to stop the war,’ the Vatican Secretary of State... Read more
