On a study day at the Vatican Apostolic Library Cardinal Pietro Parolin responds to journalists’ questions. He expresses his hope that in the Holy Land, Holy Week celebrations can at least be celebrated inside sacred sites.
“Put an end to this foolishness that is war.” This was the appeal Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin voiced to a group of journalists, on the sidelines of a study day dedicated to the statesman Alcide De Gasperi, held at the Vatican Apostolic Library on March 26.
He expressed that his thoughts are with the Holy Land, which is preparing to live through a Holy Week with significant limitations and restrictions due to the war. The Cardinal also expressed hope that “at least within” the holy sites, such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, “the rituals may still be celebrated.” Looking ahead to Easter, Cardinal Parolin renewed the call to end violence. “Easter is the feast of peace, the peace of the risen Lord, and therefore,” he said, “it is a special occasion to renew this invitation and put an end to this foolishness that is war.”
