Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin expressed hopes for common sense and collaboration following the US midterm elections, where Democrats secured majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Speaking to journalists at the Pontifical Urbaniana University on the sidelines of a Vatican Fides News Agency conference, the Cardinal noted that the election outcome will undoubtedly bring changes to the political landscape, though how those shifts are managed remains an open question.
Emphasizing the Holy See’s stance, Cardinal Parolin highlighted the critical need for international cooperation to address pressing global crises, particularly the ongoing war in Ukraine and various other worldwide conflicts. He stressed that the Vatican seeks to find productive ways to work together with US leadership for the common good, hoping that reason and dialogue will guide future actions.