Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra
Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra is a Venezuelan prelate of the Catholic Church who currently serves as the Substitute for General Affairs of the Vatican's Secretariat of State. In this role, he acts as a key aide to Cardinal Pietro Parolin and plays a significant part in the administrative functions of the Vatican, particularly in diplomatic matters.
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Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra holds the position of papal chief of staff in the Vatican.
Pope Leo calls for an ethical AI framework in a message to tech execs gathering at the Vatican
United States· 2025-06-21
Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra coordinates the work of the Roman Curia and has a decisive character.
How the Vatican is coping as Pope Francis enters a fourth week in hospitalUnited States· 2025-03-08
Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra also called on Pope Francis, suggesting concern for his health.
Pope gets visit from Vatican secretary of state, says he’s sharing the suffering of all sick people
Canada· 2025-03-02
Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra is effectively the papal chief of staff and was present during a meeting with Pope Francis.
Would Pope Francis resign? Experts say it’s unlikely – but the pontiff often springs surprisesUnited States· 2025-03-01
Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra is the papal chief of staff who met with Pope Francis.
Pope Francis’ ‘complex’ health crisis triggers wave of prayer and uncertainty across RomeUnited States· 2025-02-26
During the audience with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and his deputy, Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra, Francis had decided to convene a consistory about the future canonizations.
Pope Francis meets at hospital with Vatican No. 2 over candidates for sainthood, sets consistoryCanada· 2025-02-25
