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The United Nations remains a privileged setting in which the Church is committed to contributing her experience “of humanity,” developed over the centuries among peoples of every race and culture, and placing it at the disposal of all members of the international community.Pope Benedict XVI, address to United Nations
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Archbishop Caccia delivers a Statement at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, in Seville, Spain
In his address, Archbishop Caccia emphasized that development is first and foremost about people and that it should serve the well-being of all, especially the poor and those most in need, fostering justice, solidarity, and peace. He stressed the need for an integral approach that fosters the flourishing of every person, every family, every community and every nation, without exception.
July 02 2025
Statement by the Holy See at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict
Expressing deep concern of the resurgence of armed conflict and the increasing acceptance of force as a means of resolving disputes, the Holy See stressed that the protection of innocent lives should be placed above all political, military, or strategic considerations. The recruitment, maiming, abduction, and various forms of violence against children constitute a profound violation of the dignity with which God endowed them.
July 01 2025
The Holy See Delivers Statement at the Security Council Open Debate on Poverty, Underdevelopment, and Conflict: Implications for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security
Highlighting the interconnected nature of poverty, underdevelopment, and conflict as serious obstacles to international peace and security, it was stressed that lasting peace requires more than the absence of war.
July 01 2025
Pope Leo XIV Received In Audience the Secretary-General of the United Nations
Vatican, 11 June 2025 This morning, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in audience, in his study at…
June 11 2025
Archbishop Caccia Delivers Statement At the Security Council Open Debate on Protection of civilians in armed conflict
In his remarks, Archbishop Caccia expressed concern regarding the increasing number and intensity of armed conflicts across the world, noting in particular the suffering inflicted on civilian populations.
May 23 2025
His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
May 21 2025
His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness, delivered a speech upon accepting the Path to Peace Foundation Award 2025
Plaza Hotel, New York, 19 May 2025 Your Eminence(s), Your Excellencies, Distinguished Guests…
May 21 2025
His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, delivers a speech at the Reception at the United Nations - New York, on the Occasion of the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Speech by His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, Reception at the United Nations, New York, on the Occasion of the Election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
May 21 2025
Archbishop Caccia Delivers Statement at the Informal interactive dialogue on Childhood with dignity: Eliminating child labour in all its forms, including forced recruitment and use of children in armed conflict
Citing Pope Leo XIII, Archbishop Caccia stressed the moral and legal obligation to protect children from labour, which harms their physical and intellectual growth.
May 13 2025
Biography of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, the new Bishop of Rome, was born on 14 September, 1955, in Chicago, Ill…
May 08 2025
HABEMUS PAPAM
----- The Conclave has elected Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost as the 267th Bishop of Rome …
May 08 2025