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If you want peace, work for justice.Pope Paul VI, address to United Nations
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Statement by the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the Security Council Open Debate on Children in Armed Conflict
On 25 June 2026, in New York, the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations delivered a statement at the Security Council Open Debate on "Reasserting international legal protections for children in armed conflict: strengthening the protection of education and the prevention of grave violations."
June 25 2026
Statement of the Delegation of the Holy See at the Interactive Dialogue with the Co-Chairs of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI
On 19 June 2026, in New York, the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations delivered a statement at the Interactive Dialogue of the Plenary of the General Assembly with the Co-Chairs of the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
June 25 2026
Statement of the Delegation of the Holy See at the Security Council Open Debate on “Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Advancing Political Solutions in the Middle East: Mediation and Dialogue for Lasting Peace”
The Holy See called for renewed efforts to advance political solutions to the crises of the Middle East, emphasizing that peace must be built through dialogue, trust and respect for the dignity of every human person.
June 25 2026
Statement of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the Security Council Open Debate on “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict”
The Holy See expressed grave concern over the continued suffering of civilians in armed conflict and the growing disregard for international humanitarian law. Particular attention was drawn to attacks on places of worship and religious communities, violence against medical personnel and healthcare facilities, and the ethical risks associated with the increasing use of artificial intelligence in warfare. The Holy See renewed its call for all parties to conflict to respect international humanitarian law and appealed for strengthened efforts toward prevention, dialogue and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Recalling the words of Pope Leo XIV, it was emphasized that authentic peace is built upon encounter, trust and recognition of the inherent dignity of every human person.
May 21 2026
Statement of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the General Debate of the Second International Migration Review Forum
The Holy See, while acknowledging the progress made in the implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, stressed the importance of continuing to expand and diversify safe and regular pathways, particularly for family reunification, and strengthen regularization mechanisms. It further reaffirmed that return and readmission must fully respect international law and be based on an individual assessment with due process guarantees, while the best interests of the child and family unity must always prevail, calling for an end to child immigration detention.
May 07 2026
Statement of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the 11th Multistakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals
The Holy See highlighted both the extraordinary progress and the growing complexities of today’s technological advances, emphasizing that science, technology and innovation must always be guided by respect for human dignity and promotion of the common good. Quoting Pope Leo XIV, the Holy See stressed the importance of educating ourselves on how to use Artificial Intelligence intentionally, and called attention to its implications, including in the ethical domain.
May 07 2026
Statement of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the Second International Migration Review Forum - Policy Debate
The Holy See reaffirmed, among others, the importance of ensuring that the respect for the right to life of migrants is never subordinated to any other interests and that more efforts should made to support family unity, with particular care for minors. Attention was also paid to digital tools and innovation, including concerns about the potential human rights violations in the use of surveillance technology in border management and the rise of the so-called “cyber slavery.”
May 06 2026
Statement of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the Main Committee III of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Reaffirming its support for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in full compliance with international obligations, the Holy See highlighted the vital role of the IAEA, the importance of strengthened safeguards, and the need to expand access to peaceful nuclear technologies, especially for developing countries. The Holy See stressed the urgency of protecting nuclear facilities in conflict zones and called for responsible, sustainable approaches to nuclear activities, reiterating its support for Nuclear‑Weapon‑Free Zones.
May 05 2026
Statement of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the Main Committee II of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
As Head of the Holy See's Delegation, Msgr. Robert D. Murphy emphasized the importance of universalizing the Treaty and strengthening collective efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Citing Pope Leo XIV, the Holy See emphasized that nonproliferation cannot be taken for granted and requires continuous effort.
May 05 2026
Statement of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the Main Committee I of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Delivering the statement as Head of Delegation of the Holy See, Msgr. Robert D. Murphy expressed deep concern over the growing instability affecting global security, noting the resurgence of nuclear rhetoric, the modernization and expansion of nuclear arsenals, and the erosion of longstanding arms control agreements, all of which undermine efforts toward lasting peace.
May 01 2026
Statement of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See at the General Debate of the Eleventh Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
The Holy See expressed deep concern over the current deterioration of global security, including renewed rhetoric about the use and testing of nuclear weapons, attacks on nuclear facilities, and the integration of emerging technologies into military systems. The statement underscored that these trends heighten instability and increase the risk of miscalculation, stressing that decisions involving nuclear weapons must remain firmly grounded in human responsibility.
April 29 2026
Statement of the Holy See at the 2026 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Follow-Up
The Holy See emphasized that financing for development must place the human person at the center of all efforts, noting that financial instruments and technical frameworks are meaningful only insofar as they uphold human dignity and advance the well being of all, especially the poorest. The Holy See encouraged donor countries for more accessible and transparent debt relief mechanisms.
April 23 2026