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Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Vatican Secretary of State Warns of Europe’s Low Birth Rates, "demographic winter"
Cardinal Pietro Parolin in an interview with Vatican Media said Europe “greatly needs” to rediscover its Christian roots and face its fertility crisis.
Vatican Secretary of State Calls Out United Nations for Promoting Abortion, Gender Ideology
In an address to the U.N. “Summit of the Future” in New York, Cardinal Pietro Parolin voiced the Vatican’s disapproval of the assembly’s promotion of abortion.
International Human Rights Conventions Must be Safeguarded in Russia-Ukraine War: Vatican Secretary of State
Cardinal Pietro Parolin thanked Russia human rights commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova for her role in securing the June 28 release of two Ukrainian priests.
Multilingual Education Promotes Dialogue: Pope Francis’ Message to Global Literacy Event
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, conveyed a message from the Holy Father to all those involved in International Literacy Day 2024.
Vatican Urges Iran to Avoid "in any way" Escalating Conflict in Middle East
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, spoke on the phone on Monday morning with Iran’s new president, Masoud Pezeshkian.
Vatican Secretary of State Meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday at the end of a diplomatic visit to the country.
Vatican Secretary of State Brings Pope Francis’ Message of Closeness to Ukraine
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin will meet with religious and civil authorities, including Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukrainian Officials Criticize Pope Francis’ "white flag" Remarks on Russia-Ukraine War
“Our flag is a yellow and blue one. This is the flag by which we live, die, and prevail. We shall never raise any other flags,” Ukraine’s foreign minister wrote.
Pope Sends Message of Condolence to Victims of Deadly Earthquake in Japan
The reported 7.6-magnitude quake struck Ishikawa Prefecture in the western part of the country, killing more than 50.
Pope Francis Urges Young Adults at Taizé Event to "dare to build a different world"
The European Meeting is an annual ecumenical Christian event that hosts several thousand young adults from across the world to gather and pray in a host city.
Pope Francis to COP28: Environmental Destruction is "an offense against God"
Pope Francis canceled his scheduled trip to Dubai days before the climate summit at the request of his doctors.
Vatican Draws Line on Women’s Ordination and Homosexuality in New Letter to German Bishops
The Vatican has informed German bishops in writing that the ordination of women and changes in the Church’s teaching on homosexuality cannot be subjects of discussion in the upcoming meetings with delegates of the German Synodal Way in Rome.
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 a sede vacante.
"We raise our prayers to God for peace in Ukraine": Vatican Secretary of State
Cardinal Pietro Parolin offered Mass for peace in Ukraine on Thursday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
Vatican’s Secretary of State 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” with a merciful and listening style.
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 to provide legal aid to pro-democracy protesters.
Pope Francis Extends a Hand to China
While a trial against Cardinal Joseph Zen is getting underway in China, the Holy See continues to work toward the renewal of the Sino-Vatican agreement for the appointment of bishops.
“It’s time for responsibility, concrete action”: Vatican Cardinal to S. Sudan Authorities
The Vatican Secretary of State who has been visiting South Sudan has told authorities in the East-Central African nation to take “concrete actions” to bring lasting peace.
Signed Church-State Pacts in DRC Start of “more intense collaboration”: Vatican Cardinal
The Vatican Secretary of State has described the signing of new agreements between the Catholic Church and the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo as the beginning of “a new, more intense, and orderly collaboration”.
Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Lent is about Eternal Rewards, Not Appearances
The pope’s homily was read by Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
