Piero Parolin
Piero Parolin is an Italian cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who has served as the Secretary of State since 2013. Born on January 17, 1955, in Schiavon, Italy, he was ordained a priest in 1980 and later entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See. Parolin has played a significant role in Vatican diplomacy, particularly in relations with countries and on various international issues. He was recently in the news confirming the medical restrictions placed on Pope Francis, expressing hope for the Pope's recovery and indicating satisfaction with his progress.
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Piero Parolin is considered a serious candidate to succeed Pope Francis as the head of the Church.
Un candidato a suceder al papa Francisco pidió "acoger su legado", frente a una multitud que asistió a la segunda misa de luto
Argentina· 2025-04-27
Piero Parolin stated that the management of the church is in Pope Francis's hands despite his health issues.
Zotavujúci sa pápež neodslúži omšu v rámci Jubilea chorých a zdravotníkov
Slovakia· 2025-03-30
Cardinal Piero Parolin confirmed the medical restrictions placed on the Pope and expressed hope for his recovery.
El Papa sigue aislado, está de buen humor y hace ejercicios para recuperar la vozArgentina· 2025-03-29
