In an interview with the Italian daily “La Stampa,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin reiterates the Holy See’s unwavering commitment to peace, warning against the normalization of war and the illusion that armed conflict is an unavoidable solution.
Speaking in the wake of the stalled Istanbul summit on Ukraine, the Vatican Secretary of State expressed concern for the stalemate and continued violence, but also determination.
He also stated “It is unacceptable in 2025 to witness what is happening in Gaza, where civilians are exposed to an immense humanitarian tragedy.”
The full article by Linda Bordoni is available on the Vatican News website.