Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, born in Schiavon, Italy, in 1955, served as Vatican Secretary of State from 2013 until Pope Francis' death in 2025. An experienced diplomat, he was made a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2014.

Articles by Cardinal Pietro Parolin

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025 — the second day of mourning for the late Pope Francis. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

Second day of mourning for Pope Francis: Full text of homily by Cardinal Parolin

Apr 27, 2025 / 07:00 am

“Brothers and sisters, precisely on Divine Mercy Sunday we remember our beloved Pope Francis with affection,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Sunday.