Vatican City, Dec 15, 2020 / 06:00 am (CNA).- Cardinal Pietro Parolin has returned to the Vatican following surgery, the director of the Holy See press office said Tuesday.

Matteo Bruni confirmed Dec. 15 that the Vatican Secretary of State was discharged from hospital on Monday.  

He added that the 65-year-old cardinal had “returned to the Vatican, where he will resume his functions.”