Our exclusive interview with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, during the 26th St. Francis de Sales Day, patron saint of journalists. The cardinal pointed to the importance of peace diplomacy operated by the Holy See in different world conflicts and the vital mission of the Catholic journalist in contributing to the peace process.

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