Vatican, Parolin: “The Pope is calm; I hope the problem is resolved as soon as possible”

Rome, 13 Oct. (LaPresse) – “I saw the Pope last night; we spoke very calmly. He is a great example in this regard.” So said the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of an event at the Gregorian University. “We were all struck by the calmness with which he made the announcement” of his illness, emphasised the cardinal, who added: “We are at the beginning of this difficult time and we hope that the problem can be resolved as soon as possible. We are confident, and we are supporting him with our prayers.”