Pietro Parolin

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1. When was Pietro Parolin born?January 17, 1955
2. Where was Pietro Parolin born?Schio, Italy
3. What is the appointed secretary of state?October 3, 2013
4. What is the elevated to cardinal?February 22, 2014
5. Who is Pietro Parolin?Pietro Parolin is the Vatican's Secretary of State. He helps the Pope by advising on foreign policy and representing the Holy See around the world.
6. What does Pietro Parolin do for the Pope?He translates the Pope's ideas into real actions for other countries. He talks with world leaders and helps keep peace.

Holy See: The universal government of the Catholic Church, headed by the Pope, with its own international legal personality.
Secretary of State (Vatican): The highest-ranking official in the Roman Curia, responsible for the political and diplomatic affairs of the Holy See.
Papal Conclave: The assembly of cardinals convened to elect a new Pope.
Roman Curia: The administrative apparatus of the Holy See, comprising various dicasteries and offices that assist the Pope in governing the Catholic Church.