Parolin is seen as a quiet diplomat who is pragmatic more than conservative or progressive. He occasionally had to quietly ...

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At Masses in Rome’s housing projects and in the heart of its tourist district, the faithful prayed Sunday for the upcoming ...

Archbishop of Yangon and Luis Antonio Tagle (Philippines), 67, Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Manila, are among the favourites for the revered post.