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What year did Parolin become the Vatican's Secretary of State?

  • 2003

  • 2008

  • 2013

  • 2018

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In 2013, Pope Francis appointed Pietro Parolin as the Vatican's Secretary of State, succeeding Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. Parolin, a seasoned diplomat and the first non-European to hold the position since the 16th century, brought a wealth of experience to the role, having served as the Holy See's ambassador to Venezuela, Mexico, and the United Nations.
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