Speaking to reporters at an event at Rome’s Gregorian University, Vatican Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin expressed hope that US President-elect Trump will govern wisely, “because according to the Bible this is It is the main virtue of leaders.”
Vatican News
Rome, Thursday, November 7, 2024 (REI): In view of the US presidential elections, Vatican Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin told reporters: “Of course [ट्रम्प] My best wishes to. “As you begin your term, we wish you abundant wisdom, as this is a key quality of leaders according to the Bible.”
The cardinal further stated that the president-elect must work “to become president of the entire country” to overcome the growing polarization of our times. At the same time, he expressed his hope that Trump will be “an element of peace and tranquility in the current conflicts that are causing bloody conflicts in his world.”
end the war
When asked about Trump’s promises to end ongoing wars, Cardinal Parolin responded, “We must have hope,” although he acknowledged, “I don’t think he has any magic wand.” He emphasized that ending war requires humility, willpower and a willingness to promote the interests of humanity as a whole rather than focusing on particular interests.
Regarding the conflicts in Ukraine and the Holy Land, the Secretary of State said that Trump has not said specifically how he will work to end the wars. “Let’s see what he will propose once he takes office,” Parolin said.
Immigration: the Vatican’s position is clear
Responding to questions about Trump’s promise to deport “millions” of immigrants from the United States, Cardinal Parolin said: “I think the position of the Pope and the Vatican in this regard is very clear. We have a position in favor of a prudent policy. and therefore in favor of a policy that does not reach these extremes”.
He said Pope Francis has given “very precise, very clear” signals on immigration, adding: “I think this is the only way to address the problems and resolve them in a humane way.”
save life
Cardinal Parolin agreed that there are some issues where Trump’s policies are more aligned with the position of the Holy See, such as “the defense of life.”
However, the Cardinal said: “I believe that this should be the common policy; an attempt should be made to build a consensus on this issue and it should not again become a policy of polarization and division.” He stressed the need to listen to each other and said he hoped Trump’s promises to protect life “will also broaden consensus in this regard.”
dialogue for the common good
Cardinal Parolin said he did not believe relations between the Holy See and the United States would change under the new administration, saying: “We also maintained relations with President Trump during his previous term, so we will continue that way.”
Recognizing closeness on some issues and differences on others, Cardinal Parolin stated, this will be an opportunity to dialogue and find together more points of consensus, always for the benefit of the common good and peace in the world.”
relations with china
Finally, responding to a question about the Vatican’s relations with China, Cardinal Parolin said: “We have made progress with China…the dialogue continues, in small steps but it continues, so we confirm this line.”
Acknowledging the United States’ reactions to this policy, Cardinal Parolin stressed that the Holy See’s interest in China is “essentially an ecclesiastical interest” and that greater recognition of this orientation would lead to an “evaluation” of relations by other countries.
