Pjetar Parolin

Pjetar Parolin is an Italian cardinal and the current Secretary of State of the Vatican, considered one of the key figures in the Catholic Church's administration. He is viewed as a leading candidate to succeed Pope Francis, whose death in April 2023 has triggered discussions about the future leadership of the Church. Parolin has remained unscathed by the legal controversies surrounding other cardinals, including Anđelo Bečiu.