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The Church must accompany with attention and care the weakest of her children, who show signs of a wounded and troubled love, by restoring in them hope and confidence…Pope Francis, (Quoting Relatio Synodi, 2014)
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Statement by Archbishop Caccia at the UN Forum on Forests
6 May 2024 Madam Chair, The Holy See welcomes this Session of the United Nations Forum on Fores…
May 06 2024
Statement by Archbishop Caccia in the General Debate of the 57th Session of the Commission on Population and Development
In his remarks, Archbishop Caccia acknowledged the progress made since the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo thirty years ago, although he noted that significant challenges remain.
May 02 2024
Statement by Archbishop Caccia on the 30th Anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development
In the statement, Archbishop Caccia emphasized that people are “at the center of concerns for sustainable development” and should not be considered as an obstacle to development.
April 30 2024
Remarks By Archbishop Caccia at the ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Follow-up
In the statement, Archbishop Caccia highlighted the opportunity for renewed global cooperation and action in light of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) next year.
April 24 2024
Statement by Archbishop Caccia during the Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security: Preventing conflict-related sexual violence through demilitarization and gender-responsive arms control
In the statement, Archbishop Caccia expressed concern about the practice of deliberate sexual violence as a strategic method of war by terrorist organizations and other non-State armed groups.
April 24 2024
Statement By Archbishop Caccia At The UN Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues
Archbishop Caccia began the statement by saying that in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), indigenous peoples have the right to self-determination, exercised in conformity with international law, which allows them to pursue their economic, social, and cultural development.
April 16 2024
Statement To The 6th Committee Session On Crimes Against Humanity, Cluster 5–Safeguards
Archbishop Caccia began by advocating for adequate safeguards to protect the dignity of both victims and perpetrators.
April 10 2024
Statement To 6th Committee Session On Crimes Against Humanity, Cluster 4–International Measures
In his remarks, Archbishop Caccia began by stating that draft articles 13, 14, and 15, as well as the annex, provide a valid framework for promoting international legal cooperation in the prosecution of crimes against humanity.
April 10 2024
Holy See Statement To 6th Committee Session On Agenda Item 80: Crimes Against Humanity, Cluster 3
In his remarks, Archbishop Caccia emphasized key elements essential to the success of a new treaty, particularly the obligation of States Parties to ensure that their domestic laws criminalize crimes against humanity.
April 10 2024