Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is the Secretary of State for the Holy See, serving as the Vatican's top diplomat and key advisor to Pope Francis. He has been involved in various international issues and plays a crucial role in the Vatican's diplomatic relations. Recently, he has been on a delicate visit to Burkina Faso, demonstrating the Vatican's commitment to engaging with global challenges, particularly in Africa.
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Cardinal Pietro Parolin expressed concerns about the Board of Peace's authority.
Major European allies decline to join first meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2026-02-19
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See Secretary of State, told reporters they will not take up the invitation.
Vatican will not participate in Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
United States· 2026-02-18Cardinal Pietro Parolin signed a telegram on behalf of Pope Leo XIV expressing sorrow for the loss of life.
Pope Leo XIV renews his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Ghana· 2025-07-20
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the Pope’s offer is the availability of a space for peace talks.
Peace talks in Turkey end with prisoner swap but no ceasefire
Australia· 2025-05-17
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who served as the Vatican’s number two under Francis, and Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle are considered the front-runners.
Cardinals set for second day of conclave to elect a new pope
Guyana· 2025-05-08
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is among the favorites to be the next pope.
‘I am very proud to be a Roman Catholic in Ireland today’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-07
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, an Italian, is their favourite at 5-2.
Children and the dangers of gambling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07
Paddy Power has installed Cardinal Pietro Parolin, an Italian, as their favourite at 5-2.
Live updates as cardinals set to gather in Sistine Chapel to elect new pope – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, had required emergency medical treatment after a blood pressure surge.
Scandals, sniping and 'church speak': Tensions rise ahead of papal conclave
New Zealand· 2025-05-05
Cardinal Parolin was the Vatican's secretary of state under Pope Francis, making him the pope's chief adviser.
Conclave author Robert Harris says papal selection is like Traitors TV showUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-04
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is seen as the leading 'unity' candidate for the next pope.
Cardinals at a crossroads: Rival camps emerge in battle over new popeUnited States· 2025-05-02
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin is for many the favourite to succeed Pope Francis.
Conclave to elect new pope starts May 7
Nigeria· 2025-04-28
Cardinal Pietro Parolin described Pope Francis as 'a shining witness of a Church that bends down with tenderness towards those who are wounded and heals with the balm of mercy'.
No calm after the storm for Vatican as young people descend after Pope’s funeral – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-27
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is the Vatican's secretary of state and delivered a homily at Pope Francis' funeral.
Pope Francis' tomb opens to visitors, possible successor gives St. Peter's homilyUnited States· 2025-04-27
Cardinal Pietro Parolin led a special mass in St Peter’s Square.
Thousands queue to visit Pope Francis’s tomb on day after funeral | Pope FrancisUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-27
The diplomatic rapprochement with China was largely brokered by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Pope Francis was disruptive as pontiff. Now the next pope may be more focusedUnited States· 2025-04-26
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is mentioned as an early contender for the papacy.
Race to succeed Pope Francis begins with his funeral, as informal alliances of cardinals emerge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-26
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is the current secretary of state of the Holy See.
Elizabeth Morgan | Pope Francis – an advocate on global economic and environmental issues | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-04-23
Softly spoken Italian Cardinal Parolin was the Vatican's secretary of state under Pope Francis.
Pope Francis's funeral to take place on Saturday, says VaticanUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-22Vance met Saturday with the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
JD Vance meets Pope Francis at the Vatican on Easter SundayAustralia· 2025-04-20
Vance’s office later released its own readout, which stated that the vice president and Cardinal Pietro Parolin discussed 'their shared religious faith, Catholicism in the United States, the plight of persecuted Christian communities around the world, and President Trump’s commitment to restoring world peace.'
Pope wishes ‘Happy Easter’ to delighted crowds at Vatican after briefly meeting VanceUnited States· 2025-04-20Cardinal Pietro Parolin is the Vatican Secretary of State and a key architect of the accord with China.
Pope Francis’ China wishes would be PR win for Xi Jinping. So why hasn’t it happened?Australia· 2025-04-20
Cardinal Pietro Parolin had a conversation with JD Vance about international issues.
50501 Protest Latest News: 50501 protesters reach outside JD Vance's house: 'Nazi elegy...shame for your children'
India· 2025-04-19
Cardinal Parolin had told Italy’s La Repubblica newspaper before Mr Vance’s visit.
JD Vance visits Vatican after papal rebuke over Donald Trump’s migrant crackdown – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Mr. Vance was scheduled to meet Saturday with the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Trump floats U.S.-Europe meeting as Vance visits Italy for second day of talks on tariffs
Canada· 2025-04-19
Vance will also meet Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, during his Easter weekend visit.
Giorgia Meloni aiming to act as bridge between EU and US in Trump meeting | Giorgia MeloniUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-17
Speculation over an imminent resignation was vehemently dismissed last week by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state.
Pope Francis greets crowds in Rome before discharge from hospital | Pope FrancisUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-23
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is the Holy See’s Secretary of State and has been instrumental in brokering agreements with China.
How the Vatican is coping as Pope Francis enters a fourth week in hospitalUnited States· 2025-03-08
Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with Pope Francis at the hospital during his treatment.
Pope Francis no longer needs ventilation, is stable, Vatican says
Tanzania· 2025-03-03
He later met Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state.
Pope thanks well-wishers and prays ‘above all for peace’ | Pope FrancisUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-02