On October 19, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention before the Fourth Committee of the 70th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on Agenda Item 53, concerning “Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space.”   

In the statement, the Holy See said that care for our common home must extend to special concern for the universe of which the earth is a part and which is meant to be a gift for the whole of humanity. The use of space for scientific and peaceful purposes, like satellites, ought to benefit the development of all countries and peoples and not become a source of increasing economic and social inequalities. It therefore must be protected from manipulation and attack. The Holy See expressed its hope that the development of an International Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities will ensure a fairer and safer use of outer space.

The statement can can be read in full here.