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Who did Bertone temporarily replace as head of state of the Vatican?

  • Pope Benedict XVI

  • Pope John Paul II

  • Pope Francis

  • Pope Pius XII

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Pope Benedict XVI was temporarily replaced as head of state of the Vatican by Bertone. Bertone served as the Cardinal Secretary of State, which is the second-highest position in the Vatican hierarchy. In this role, he was responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Vatican and acted as the Pope's representative in diplomatic matters.
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