Age, Biography, and Wiki
Pietro Parolin was born on January 17, 1955. He has been a prominent figure in the Catholic Church, serving as the Vatican's Secretary of State since 2013. His career has been marked by significant diplomatic efforts, including the Holy See–China agreement on the appointment of bishops. Parolin is widely respected for his linguistic abilities, speaking Venetian, Italian, English, French, and Spanish.
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| Date of Birth | 17 January 1955 |
| Age | 70 Years |
| Birth Place | Schiavon, Veneto, Italy |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | Italy |
Height, Weight & Measurements
There is no publicly available information on Parolin's height or weight. This lack of data is typical for many public figures, especially those in religious positions where physical attributes are not emphasized.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Pietro Parolin is unmarried, as is common for high-ranking clergy in the Catholic Church. His personal life is not publicly detailed, and he does not have a spouse or children.
He has one sister and a brother. When he was ten years old, his father died in a car accident. After he was ordained on 27 April 1980, he took up graduate studies in canon law at the Pontifical Gregorian University and in diplomacy at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy. He entered the Holy See's diplomatic service in 1986 at the age of 31. He served for three years in the Nunciature of Nigeria where he became familiar with the problems in Christian–Muslim relations.
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Net Worth and Salary
Estimates of Parolin's net worth vary significantly. Some sources suggest it is between $1 to $2 million, primarily derived from his ecclesiastical duties. However, another estimate places his net worth at approximately $15 million. This discrepancy may arise from differences in accounting for his roles and potential investments.
Career, Business, and Investments
Parolin's career has been marked by significant diplomatic achievements. He has been instrumental in shaping the Vatican's relationships with other countries, particularly the agreement with China. However, his tenure has also been affected by controversies, such as the Vatican's financial losses from a speculative property deal in London. Despite these challenges, Parolin remains a respected figure within the Church.
On 31 August 2013, Pope Francis appointed Parolin Secretary of State, replacing Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Parolin took office on 15 October. At 58, Parolin became the youngest Secretary of State since 1929, when Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli (later Pope Pius XII) was appointed to the position at the age of 53. He said: "The pope's initiatives have given the secretary of state an impetus and have also created a new diplomatic momentum." When asked if he would be spearheading a new diplomatic offensive for peace, he noted that it was a complicated question but said, "Yes, I hope that we can recoup" that drive. "We have this great advantage in respect to other churches, to other religions: We can count on an international institutional presence through diplomacy," he said.
Social Network
Pietro Parolin does not have a personal social media presence. His public engagements are typically through official Vatican channels or media appearances.
Pope Francis raised him to the rank of Cardinal Bishop effective 28 June 2018. In October 2018, Parolin said that Paul VI had rejected a version of Humane Vitae that "was limited to a rigorous reaffirmation of doctrine to which Christians and all people were asked to adhere docilely and without reservation". Post-publication debates, Parolin said, made it impossible for many people to see its accent on mercy.
In 2023, Parolin said there was a need for dialogue with the German bishops after a recent vote in favour of blessing same-sex unions, insisting that the move does not align with official Catholic doctrine. Parolin said, "A local, particular church cannot make a decision like that which involves the discipline of the Universal Church. There must certainly be a discussion with Rome and the rest of the Churches in the world ... to clarify what are the decisions to make." In July 2023, he visited Armenia and Azerbaijan to promote peace talks between the two states. He participated in the Global Faith Leaders COP28 Summit in Abu Dhabi on 6–7 November 2023, and read the Pope's climate change statement at COP28 on his behalf as the pope was unable to attend due to ill health.
Following the promulgation of Fiducia supplicans and protests from traditionalist Catholics and some bishops, particularly in Africa, he refused to comment on the legality of the document, limiting himself to saying that there has always been "change in the Church, the Church is open and attentive to the signs of the times but must be faithful to the Gospel."
Education
Parolin's educational background is not detailed extensively in public sources. However, given his role as a high-ranking prelate, it is likely he received a comprehensive education in theology and diplomacy, typical of those in his position within the Catholic Church.
Parolin has stressed the importance of continuity. He believes Pope Francis simply tried to guide the church to be the church of Christ and rejected the idea that Francis was starting a revolution. Parolin defends the importance of unchangeable dogmas and asserts the relevance of sacred tradition. He has described celibacy as a discipline that could be changed, but cannot simply be dismissed as outdated. In a keynote speech at the Pontifical Gregorian University in February 2016, Parolin defended celibacy as a "gift" that must be received and nurtured with "joyful perseverance" and criticized the suggestion that the shortage of vocations be addressed by modifying the requirement of priestly celibacy. In May 2016, Parolin visited Estonia to mark the 25th anniversary of the reintroduction of diplomatic relations between Estonia and the Holy See. He spoke at the University of Tartu on the precise meaning of their international relations. Parolin was appointed a member of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in October 2016. Following the resignation of Marie Collins from the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Parolin said she quit because she wanted to "shake the tree" in the Vatican. Collins said some members of the Church's administration, the Roman Curia, have hindered and blocked the commission's efforts, naming the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Parolin called the lack of cooperation from some Vatican offices "shameful".
