Press releases

Below are all the Press Releases of the Holy See Mission starting with the most recent ones. You can filter by years and Press Releases will appear if they meet any of the year(s) selected. Statements from the Holy See Mission can be found here.

Thursday 12 October 2017

Third Committee

Interventions

Third Committee Intervention on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Thursday 12 October 2017

Second Committee Intervention on Eradication of Poverty

Thursday 12 October 2017

Sixth Committee Intervention on the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction

Wednesday 11 October 2017

Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Children

Tuesday 10 October 2017

General Debate of the First Committee

Tuesday 10 October 2017

Second Committee Intervention on Sustainable Development

Friday 6 October 2017

Sixth Committee Intervention on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels

Friday 6 October 2017

Third Committee

Interventions

Third Committee Intervention on the Advancement of Women

Friday 6 October 2017

Second Committee Intervention on Macroeconomic policy questions and International Conferences on Financing for Development

Wednesday 4 October 2017

Sixth Committee Intervention on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism

Wednesday 4 October 2017

Third Committee

Third Committee Intervention on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice and International Drug Control

Wednesday 4 October 2017

Second Committee General Debate

Monday 2 October 2017

Third Committee

Interventions

Third Committee Debate on Social Development

Wednesday 27 September 2017

Protection of and assistance to Trafficking Victims, especially Women and Children

Wednesday 27 September 2017

High-Level Meeting on UN Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons

Tuesday 26 September 2017

Nuclear Disarmament

Speeches at High-Level Events

The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

Tuesday 26 September 2017

Special Topics and Themes

The Holy See Perspective on Contemporary International Issues

Monday 25 September 2017

Role of Religious Leaders Regarding the Responsibility to Protect

Monday 25 September 2017

Archbishop Gallagher at the General Debate

Friday 22 September 2017

High Level Meetings

Protection of Religious Minorities in Conflict

Friday 22 September 2017

High-level Meeting on the Syrian crisis

Thursday 21 September 2017

Holy See Signs Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons

On September 20, 2017, at the United Nations building in New York, H.E. Msgr. Paul Richard Gallagher, secretary for Relations with States, signed for the Holy See and also in the name of and behalf of Vatican City State, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

Wednesday 20 September 2017

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

Interventions

Tenth Conference to Facilitate the Entry into Force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

Wednesday 20 September 2017

Ministerial-level meeting on the Central African Republic

Wednesday 20 September 2017

A Call to Action to End Forced Labour, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Thursday 7 September 2017

Peace and Security

High-Level Forum on a Culture of Peace

Wednesday 6 September 2017

The Responsibility to Protect and Accountability for Prevention

Wednesday 6 September 2017

Effective Implementation of the New Urban Agenda

Tuesday 25 July 2017

Security Council

The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

Monday 24 July 2017

Contributions of migrants and diaspora to all dimensions of sustainable development

Monday 17 July 2017

Mobilizing Religious Communities to End Poverty and Promote Peace

Friday 14 July 2017

Launch of the Plan of Action for Religious Leaders and Actors to Prevent Incitement to Violence that Could Lead to Atrocity Crimes

Wednesday 5 July 2017

Measures to enhance the contribution of older persons to social development

Thursday 29 June 2017

High-Level SDG Action Event on Education

Thursday 29 June 2017

Security Council

Security Council: Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

Friday 23 June 2017

Human-rights-based, survivor-centered approach to Trafficking in Persons

Thursday 22 June 2017

OAS: Open Discussion on Migration

Thursday 22 June 2017

OAS: Situation in Venezuela

Wednesday 21 June 2017

OAS: Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law

Wednesday 7 June 2017

Ocean Conference: Increasing economic benefits

Wednesday 7 June 2017

Ocean Conference: Conserve and Sustainably Use the Oceans, Seas and Marine Resources for Sustainable Development

Tuesday 6 June 2017

Ocean Conference: Minimizing and addressing ocean acidification

Tuesday 6 June 2017

Ocean Conference: Managing, Protecting, Conserving, and Restoring Marine and Coastal Ecosystems

Monday 22 May 2017

Forum on Financing for Development

Monday 22 May 2017

Statements from Informal Thematic Session of the Global Compact on Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

Saturday 20 May 2017

SDG Action Event on Innovation and Connectivity

Monday 15 May 2017

Open Debate on Women and Peace and Security: Sexual Violence in Conflict

Monday 15 May 2017

Statement: The Message of Fatima and the enduring Relevance for its Message of Peace

Monday 15 May 2017

Statement: An Evening with Raphael

Tuesday 25 April 2017

Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Statements

Tenth Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Friday 21 April 2017

Protecting Endangered Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict

Friday 21 April 2017

The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question

Wednesday 19 April 2017

Special Topics and Themes

Interventions During International Dialogue on Migration

With regard to child migrants, the Holy See said that the international community must eliminate the conflict and violence that force people to send their children into flight and to protect them along their journey and at their destination.

Wednesday 5 April 2017

Commission on Population and Development: Changing population age structures and sustainable development

Friday 31 March 2017

UN Conference to negotiate a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination

Tuesday 28 March 2017

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

Pope Speeches

Message of Pope Francis: UN Conference to Negotiate Legally Binding Instrument to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons

Friday 24 March 2017

Speeches at High-Level Events

Climate Change and the Sustainable Development Agenda

Friday 24 March 2017

Water for Sustainable Development

Thursday 16 March 2017

CSW 61:Women’s Economic Empowerment in a Changing World of Work

Thursday 16 March 2017

Security Council

Special Topics and Themes

Security Council Open Debate on Trafficking in persons in conflict situations: forced labour, slavery and other similar practices

Saturday 4 March 2017

The Holy See and The Fight Against Human Trafficking

Wednesday 22 February 2017

Security Council

Maintenance of international peace and security: Conflicts in Europe

Wednesday 15 February 2017

Special Topics and Themes

Elements for a Call to Action at the Preparatory Meeting on the Ocean Conference

Wednesday 15 February 2017

Speeches at High-Level Events

Themes for Partnership Dialogues at the Preparatory Meeting on the Ocean Conference

Monday 13 February 2017

Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Critical Infrastructure against Terrorist Attacks

Friday 3 February 2017

CSocD Agenda Item 3 (a): Strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all

Wednesday 21 December 2016

Security Council Open Debate on Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Trafficking in persons in conflict situations

Thursday 15 December 2016

Preventing catastrophe: A global agenda for stopping the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors

Monday 12 December 2016

Measures to enhance the promotion and protection of the human rights and dignity of older persons

Tuesday 22 November 2016

Security Council Open Debate on “Maintenance of international peace and security: water, peace and security

Friday 4 November 2016

Thursday 3 November 2016

Third Committee Agenda Item 66: Elimination Of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia And Related Intolerance

Monday 31 October 2016

Third Committee Agenda item 68 (b, c): Promotion and protection of human rights

Wednesday 26 October 2016

Fourth Committee Agenda Item 51: Comprehensive review of the whole question of peacekeeping operations in all their aspects

Tuesday 25 October 2016

General Assembly Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals

Statements

Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security

Monday 24 October 2016

Second Committee Agenda Item 25: Agriculture development, food security and nutrition

Friday 21 October 2016

Second Committee Agenda Item 17: Macroeconomic Policy Questions

Thursday 20 October 2016

Holy See Statement at the Plenary of United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III)

Thursday 20 October 2016

First Committee

First Committee Agenda Item 96 (a): Prevention of an arms race in outer space

Thursday 20 October 2016

Security Council Open Debate on The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question

Wednesday 19 October 2016

Statement from Habitat III: High Level Roundtable Session on “Adequate and Affordable Housing”

Tuesday 18 October 2016

Note of the Holy See on the First Anniversary of the Adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals

Tuesday 18 October 2016

Remarks in Quito, Ecuador: A Common Home Where Everybody can Live with Dignity

Tuesday 18 October 2016

Second Committee Agenda Item 21: Globalization and Interdependence

Monday 17 October 2016

Second Committee Agenda Item 23: Eradication of Poverty

Monday 17 October 2016

First Committee Agenda Item 98 (c): Nuclear disarmament

Monday 17 October 2016

Third Committee Agenda Item 65: Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Friday 14 October 2016

Sixth Committee Agenda Item 85: The Scope and Application of the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction

Friday 14 October 2016

Remarks at OAS: The Encounter of Two Worlds

Tuesday 11 October 2016

Second Committee Agenda Item 19: Sustainable Development

Tuesday 11 October 2016

Third Committee Statement on the Advancement of Women

Thursday 6 October 2016

Sixth Committee Agenda Item 84: The Rule of Law at the National and International Levels

Thursday 6 October 2016

Third Committee Agenda Item 106: Crime prevention and criminal justice, and Item 107: International drug control

Wednesday 5 October 2016

Sixth Committee

Sixth Committee Agenda Item 108: Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism

Wednesday 5 October 2016

Statement on Third Committee Agenda Item 26 (a, b): Social Development (Youth, Ageing etc.)

Tuesday 4 October 2016

Statement at the Second Committee General Debate

Tuesday 23 August 2016

Security Council

Statements

Security Council Open Debate on Non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

Wednesday 3 August 2016

Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict

Thursday 28 July 2016

Security Council Open Debate on Peacebuilding in Africa

Wednesday 20 July 2016

High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

Friday 15 July 2016

Elimination the Trafficking of Children and Youth

Thursday 14 July 2016

Statement at High Level Thematic Debate on Human Rights

Thursday 14 July 2016

Statement on The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question

Saturday 11 June 2016

Statement from the High Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS

Statement from the High Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS

Friday 10 June 2016

Protection of Civilians in the Context of Peacekeeping Operations

On June 10, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, gave an intervention during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on “Protection of Civilians in the Context of Peacekeeping Operations.”

Friday 6 May 2016

General Assembly

Statements

Intervention on Interfaith harmony – promoting inter-religious dialogue and tolerance, as well as a culture of peace

On May 6, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, gave an intervention during the High Level Conversation of the UN General Assembly on Religious for Peace, focusing on “Interfaith Harmony: Promoting Interreligious dialogue and tolerance as well as a culture of peace.”

Friday 22 April 2016

Statements

Statement on World Drug Problem

Friday 22 April 2016

Speeches at High-Level Events

High-Level Thematic Debate on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

On April 21, Cardinal Peter K.A. Turkson, President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, gave the intervention of the Holy See during the High Level Thematic Debate on Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Friday 15 April 2016

Security Council

Statements

Security Council Open Debate on Threats to International Peace and Security by Terrorist Acts

On April 14, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, gave an intervention during the Security Council Open Debate dedicated to “Threats to International Peace and Security by Terrorist Acts.”

Thursday 14 April 2016

Commission on Population and Development (CPD)

Statements

Strengthening the demographic evidence base for the post-2015 development agenda

On April 13, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention during the 49th Session of the Commission on Population and Development on Agenda Item 4, dedicated to “Strengthening the demographic evidence base for the post-2015 development agenda.”

Monday 28 March 2016

Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace, and Security; The role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa

On March 28, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, gave an intervention during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on “Women, peace and security: The role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa.”

Friday 18 March 2016

Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

Statements

Statement on Women's Empowerment and Sustainable Development

On March 18, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, gave an intervention during the deliberations of the 60th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women of the United Nations dedicated to “Women’s Empowerment and the Link to Sustainable Development.”

Tuesday 23 February 2016

Security Council

Interventions

Post-Conflict Peacebuilding

Wednesday 17 February 2016

ECOSOC

Interventions

Briefing on the Zika virus

February 16, 2016

Monday 15 February 2016

Security Council

Interventions

Security Council Open Debate on The Charter of the United Nationsas Key Element for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security

On February 15, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on The Respect to the Principles and Purposes of the Charter of the United Nations as Key element for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security.

Monday 15 February 2016

Commission on Social Development (CSocD)

Statements

Rethinking and strengthening social development in the contemporary world

On February 8, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention during the 54th Session of the Commission for Social Development on Agenda Item 3a, dedicated to “Rethinking and strengthening social development in the contemporary world.”

Tuesday 19 January 2016

The Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question

On January 26, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention during the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on “The Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question”

Sunday 22 November 2015

Path to Peace Foundation Honors Arab Princess

United Nations Diplomats remembered, mourned and prayed for Paris, Beirut, and other places of violence at the Path to Peace Gala Dinner, hosted on November 18 by the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations.

Tuesday 17 November 2015

Security Council

Interventions

Maintenance of International Peace and Security: Security, Development and the Root Causes of Conflict

Released on November 17, 2014

Tuesday 10 November 2015

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

On November 10, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention during the deliberations of the Fourth Committee of the 70th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on Agenda Item 54, dedicated to United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refuges in the Near East (UNRWA).

Tuesday 3 November 2015

Elimination of racism, racial discrimination,xenophobia and related intolerance

As published on November 3, 2015

Monday 2 November 2015

Agriculture development, food security and nutrition

Agriculture Development, Food Security And Nutrition

Friday 30 October 2015

Promotion and Protection of Human Rights

On October 30, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention during the deliberations of the Third Committee of the 70th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on Agenda Item 72 (b,c), dedicated to the “The Promotion and Protection of Human Rights.”

Wednesday 28 October 2015

Macroeconomic Policy Questions

On October 28, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, gave an intervention before the Second Committee of the 70th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on Agenda Item 18, which is dedicated to “Macroeconomic Policy Questions.”

Tuesday 27 October 2015

Prevention of an arms race in outer space

The Permanent Observer of the Holy See brings insight into Agenda Item 95 of the first Committee

Tuesday 20 October 2015

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

On October 20, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention before the Second Committee of the 70th Session of the General Assembly on Agenda Item 20, which concerns sustainable development.

Tuesday 20 October 2015

Agenda item 86: The Scope and Application of the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction

On October 20, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention before the Sixth Committee of the 70th Session of the General Assembly on Agenda Item 86, which concerns “The Scope and Application of the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction.”

Tuesday 20 October 2015

Cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

The Holy See intervenes before the fourth Committee of the 70th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations

Friday 16 October 2015

The Rule of Law at the National and International Levels

On October 16, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention before the Sixth Committee of the 70th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on Agenda item 85 concerning “The rule of law at the national and international levels.”

Thursday 15 October 2015

Globalization and Interdependence

On October 15, The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the UN gave an intervention before the Second Committee of the 70th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on Agenda item 22 concerning “Globalization and Interdependence.”

Wednesday 14 October 2015

Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism

On October 14, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, gave an intervention before the Sixth Committee of the 70th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations on Agenda item 108: "Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism."

Tuesday 13 October 2015

High-level Review of the Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) onWomen, Peace, and Security

On October 13, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, gave an intervention before the United Nation’s Security Council during an open debate on Resolution 1325 which links, for the first time, women, armed conflict, peace and security.

Tuesday 13 October 2015

Statement on Advancement of Women

On October 13, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN, gave an intervention before the Third Committee of the Seventieth Session of the General Assembly on Agenda Item 27, dedicated to the Advancement of Women.

Thursday 8 October 2015

Seeking Urgently Needed and Effective Solutions

Responding to the Call of Pope Francis to the United Nations

Monday 21 September 2015

United Nations to Raise Holy See Flag on September 25

Press release from the Holy See Mission to the UN

Tuesday 1 September 2015

Holy See Expresses Support with Reservations for UN Development Agenda

Press release: Holy See Expresses Support with Reservations for UN Development Agenda

Friday 28 August 2015

Press release regarding The raising of the flags of observer states at the UN

Press release regarding The raising of the flags of observer states at the UN

Thursday 7 August 2014

Message of the Holy Father Pope Francis on the Situation in Northern Iraq

Pope Francis appeals for peace and an urgent end to the current humanitarian crisis in northern Iraq.

Wednesday 22 January 2014

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis to Prof. Klaus Schwab

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis to Prof. Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum Davos-Klosters (Switzerland), January 22-25, 2014.

Thursday 5 September 2013

On the Christian Notion of Charity

ON THE CHRISTIAN NOTION OF CHARITY Thoughts for the International Day of Charity

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Day of Prayer and Fasting for Syria

Pope Francis Proclaims September 7 Day of Prayer and Fasting For Peace in Syria, the Middle East, and Throughout the World

Wednesday 12 June 2013

Press Release by the Guatemala Conference of Bishops

Link here to the document issued at the time of the OAS meeting there:Press Release of Guatemala Conference of Bishops

Monday 3 June 2013

Press Release - OAS June 2013

Statement of H.E. Archbishop Francis Chullikatt Apostolic Nuncio Permanent Observer of the Holy See  to the Organization of American States Organization of American States (OAS) Forty-Third Regular Session of the General Assembly   “Towards a Comprehensive Anti-Drug Policy in the Americas”   (La Antigua, Guatemala, June 4-6, 2013)

Wednesday 15 May 2013

“The Situation in the Syrian Arab Republic”

Statement of H.E. Archbishop Francis A. Chullikatt, Apostolic Nuncio, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, on the adoption of the Resolution “The Situation in the Syrian Arab Republic”

Tuesday 14 May 2013

“The challenges of the fight against terrorism in Africa in the context of maintaining international peace and security”

Statement of the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations on the occasion of the Security Council’s debate on “The challenges of the fight against terrorism in Africa in the context of maintaining international peace and security”

Monday 25 March 2013

The Holy See Calls for States to Adopt a Human-Centered Arms Trade Treaty

Wednesday 26 September 2012

The Holy See Accedes to the UN Conventionon Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons

The Holy See, acting also in the name and on behalf of the Vatican City State, acceded to the 1973 United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents.

Friday 8 June 2012

Holy See Sponsors Rio +20 Side Event on Agriculture and Sustainable Societies: Food Security, Land and Solidarity

On Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 13:30-15:00, the Holy See and its co-sponsors, CARITAS Internationalis, Franciscans International and the Coopération Internationale pour le Développement et la Solidarité  (CIDSE) will host a parallel event on the occasion of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio +20) entitled: Agriculture and Sustainable Societies: Food Security, Land and Solidarity at the RioCentro Conference center in Rio de Janeiro, Conference room T-8.

Thursday 26 April 2012

Holy See Reasserts Role of Parents and Family in UN Deliberations on Adolescents and Youth

During this week-long convening of the 45th Session of the Conference on Population and Development, the Holy See drew attention to the “disconcerting trend... on the part of some to downplay the role of parents in the upbringing of their children, as if to suggest somehow that it is not the role of parents, but that of the State”.

Friday 23 March 2012

Papal Greetings from Aboveen Route to Mexico and Cuba

Pope Benedict sent telegrams to the heads of state of the countries he is scheduled to fly over as he makes his way to Mexico, the first leg of his Latin American trip. These countries are Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Greenland (Kingdom of Denmark), Canada, and the United States of America. In his telegrams, he assured the leaders of his prayers and best wishes for the people of their nations.

Monday 19 March 2012

Papal Condolences to the Coptic Orthodox Church upon the Death of Pope Shenouda III

Yesterday Pope Benedict XVI sent a telegram to the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, expressing condolences for the death of Pope Shenouda III.

Thursday 15 March 2012

The Pope's Condolences for the Victims of the Coach Accident in Switzerland

The Holy Father has sent a telegram of condolence, through Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B., to Archbishop Andre-Mutien Leonard of Mechelen-Brussels, Belgium, for the victims of a coach accident in Sierre. Switzerland, in which twenty-eight people lost their lives, twenty-two of them Belgian children on a school outing.

Tuesday 6 March 2012

Papal Condolences for Victims of Train Wreck which took place in Szczekociny, Poland

In a telegram released Tuesday, Pope Benedict XVI expressed his “spiritual closeness and condolences” to the victims of last Saturday’s train wreck in Poland. He prayed for Divine Mercy and eternal life for those who died, for a speedy recovery for the injured; and for courage and peace for those who are suffering on account of the accident.

Monday 5 March 2012

The Holy See Addresses the Needs of Rural Women

Calling attention to the women in rural areas who “oftentimes work in deplorable situations against odds that defy imagination: long hours of unpaid work, unhygienic situations, poor nutrition, lack of access to water, limited access to healthcare, discrimination and exposure to violence, including against pregnant mothers” the Holy See today insisted that “women, and in particular rural women, should be given the recognition that is due to them and they should be able to make an impact on the world around them”

Thursday 23 February 2012

Holy Father’s Grief over the Argentinian Train Crash

Pope Benedict has sent a telegram of condolence to the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Maria Cardinal Bergoglio, following a train crash in the city yesterday which killed 50 people and injured more than 675 people.

Friday 17 February 2012

Pope's Sadness at the Fire in the Comayaga Prison

"His Holiness Benedict XVI, deeply saddened by the painful news of the conflagration in the 'Granja Penal' of Comayagua, which caused so many victims, raises fervent prayers to the Almighty for the eternal repose of the dead"

Thursday 16 February 2012

Pope Benedict Warns Against the Power of Finance and of the Media

The Pope made reference to the force of evil which, in today's world, also emerges "in two great powers which are good and useful in themselves but easily open to abuse: the power of finance and the power of the media. Both are necessary, both are useful, but so subject to misuse that they often go against their true goals".

Wednesday 15 February 2012

The Holy See and the UK Government United in the Struggle for Religious Freedom

"Holy See and Her Majesty’s Government agreed on the urgent need for action to strengthen the universal commitment to religious freedom as a fundamental human right, and to its practical application with a view to promoting respect for all religions in all countries. The Holy See and the British government look forward to working together to combat intolerance and discrimination based on religion, wherever it is manifest."

Tuesday 14 February 2012

Appeal for an End to Violence in Syria

"It is with great concern that I am following the dramatic and increasing violence in Syria. In recent days there have been many victims, some of them children. I recall them all in my prayers, just as I do the wounded and those who are suffering the consequences of an increasingly worrying conflict."

Monday 30 January 2012

Holy See Event at the UN on Eradication of Poverty

On Friday, February 3, 2012 1:15 to 2:45 p.m., the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See Mission, and its co-sponsors, New Humanity and the International Association of the Economy of Communion will host a parallel event on the occasion of the United Nations Commission on Social Development entitled: The Economy of Communion in Freedom: Ongoing Developments in the Fight for the Eradication of Poverty.

Thursday 26 January 2012

The Holy See Ratifies and Accedes to UN Conventions Against International Crime

The Holy See, acting also in the name and on behalf of the Vatican City State, ratified the “United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances” of 20 December 1988 which was signed by the Holy See on the same date. Moreover, the Holy See acceded to the “International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism” of 9 December 1999 and to the “United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime” of 15 November 2000.

Tuesday 18 October 2011

The Holy See Presents New Book on Peace Negotiation

On Thursday 27 October from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See, with co-sponsorship of The Path to Peace Foundation, will host a panel discussion on the newly-released book Psychological and Political Strategies for Peace Negotiation: A Cognitive Approach in Conference Room 6 of the North Lawn Building at United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

Wednesday 28 September 2011

Archbishop Mamberti Receives Honorary Doctorate from St. John’s University

Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Secretary for Relations with States, received the doctoral hood and diploma of St. John’s University at an evening ceremony on Monday the 26th.  During the annual Vincentian Convocation, Rev. Donald Harrington, President of St. John’s, awarded the Honorary Doctor of Laws to the Archbishop, citing his extensive work promoting peace and representing the Apostolic See.

Thursday 28 July 2011

“Children Need Good Families”, The Holy See at UN Meeting on Youth

Insisting that “each and every young person should be able to... grow and learn... free from all violence and discord... in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding”, the Holy See took the floor of the General Assembly Hall on the final day of the United Nations High-level Meeting on Youth...

Friday 15 July 2011

Holy See will Host Official Side-Event for UN Conference on Youth

The Holy See will sponsor a side event during this month’s United Nations High-level Meeting on Youth. The event, entitled “Youth Protecting and Promoting Human Dignity,” will take place on Monday, July 25th from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Church of Holy Family, located at 315 East 47th Street between First and Second Avenues, and will feature five young speakers who will discuss how they and their organizations protect and promote human dignity.

Friday 10 June 2011

The Holy See Delegation Cites Extensive Experience and Recent Studies in Promotion of Abstinence and ART to Halt the Spread of HIV and AIDS

Professor Jane Adolphe, Associate Professor of Law at Ave Maria School of Law and a member of the Holy See Delegation, addressed this afternoon the United Nations General Assembly on the closing day of the UN High-level meeting on HIV/AIDS...

Monday 16 May 2011

Holy See Event at the UN for the International Year of Youth

The event will furnish an opportunity for youth to discuss some of the pressing issues facing young people today, especially the need to protect and promote human life.

Wednesday 13 April 2011

Commission on Population and Development Might not Benefit Either, Papal Nuncio Warns

Instead of eliminating poor people in an attempt to eliminate poverty, governments ought to "focus... resources on providing the promised development assistance to the approximately 920 million people living on less than $1.25 per day".

Tuesday 8 March 2011

PrepCom for UN Conference on Sustainable Development: Greening the Economy Should Not Disregard Human Dignity

Programs and policies for pursuing the goal of a “green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication” should not forget that the purpose of development is integral human development and that “human beings are and must remain at the center of our concern”.

Friday 11 February 2011

Social Development: Holy See Criticizes Impoverished Understanding of Development

Social Development and poverty eradication must incorporate "political, economic, ethical and spiritual" dimensions, according to the Holy See Mission. In a speech today at the United Nations, Archbishop Francis Chullikatt stated that “the deepest needs of the human person” go far beyond food, water and shelter. Authentic social development hinges on respect for the dignity of each human person.

Tuesday 23 November 2010

Clarification Catholic Church’s teaching on the use of Condoms does not change; Pope Benedict XVI comments on first steps toward moral behavior

The German journalist Peter Seewald conducted a weeklong series of interviews with Pope Benedict XVI on various issues, including the use of condoms and the Church’s approach to the pandemic of AIDS. The interviews are being published in a book under the title Light of the World by Ignatius Press.

Wednesday 3 November 2010

Peace in the Holy Land Depends on Good Will

Monday 1 November 2010

Holy See Demands an End to Discrimination against Christians

Friday 22 October 2010

Eradication of Poverty: Alleviate the Suffering of Those Who Go Without Basic Needs

Monday 18 October 2010

Culture of Peace: Religions Can and Should Promote a Culture of Peace

Friday 15 October 2010

Children: Holy See Calls Attention to Children in Armed Conflict

Thursday 14 October 2010

Rule of Law The Rule of Law Needs Natural Moral Law

Tuesday 12 October 2010

Disarmament Holy See Encourages Progress of Disarmament

Tuesday 5 October 2010

Report of the Secretary-General on the work of the Organization: Holy See Calls for Redirection of Resources at the Service of Human Rights and Development

Sunday 3 October 2010

Holy See Calls for Respect for Faith and Families

Wednesday 10 March 2010

Holy See Side Event: Globalization: It makes us neighbors, grasps equality between women and men. Can it also establish fraternity? - In light of the Encyclical Caritas in Veritate

Monday 1 March 2010

Holy See Addresses Women’s Issues at U.N.

Taking up the priority theme of the Fifty-fifth Session of the Commission on the Status of Women “Access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women’s equal access to full employment and decent work", the Holy See insisted that education needs to be guided by "values rooted in the natural law common to humanity".

Wednesday 11 March 2009

Holy See Side Event The Human Dignity of Women in Contemporary Society: Caregiving with the Family

Tuesday 7 October 2008

HOLY SEE SIDE EVENT: Peacebuilding: a role for religion

Wednesday 11 June 2008

HOLY SEE SIDE EVENT: On the occasion of the High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS

Monday 5 May 2008

Accession to Ozone Convention Archbishop Celestino Migliore deposited the Instrument of Accession of the Holy See to the Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

Friday 7 March 2008

Holy See Side Event The Human Dignity of Women in Contemporary Society: Economic Justice and Empowerment of Women

Tuesday 25 September 2007

Holy See Side Event: Global Health in Focus

Tuesday 12 June 2007

Path to Peace Award: Her Excellency Sheika Hava Rashed Al Khalifa, President of the 61st Session of the UN General Assembly to receive the 2007 Path to Peace Award

Tuesday 27 February 2007

HOLY SEE SIDE EVENT: The Human Dignity of Women in Contemporary Society: Addressing Violence Against Women

Monday 20 November 2006

Conference “Relativism and the Crisis of Cultures in the Writings of Pope Benedict XVI” on the occasion of the launch of the book "Christianity And The Crisis Of Cultures" by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

Wednesday 1 November 2006

2005 Path to Peace Award His Most Eminent Highness Fra' Andrew Willoughby Ninian Bertie, The Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, to receive the 2005 Path to Peace Award

Wednesday 13 September 2006

Holy See Side Event: The Human Dignity of Women in Contemporary Society: Issues and Best Practices in Migration and Refugee Services

Monday 5 June 2006

Path to Peace Award: Her Royal Highness The Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg to receive the 2006 Path to Peace Award

Wednesday 1 September 2004

2004 Path to Peace Award Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Secretary of State of the Holy See, to Receive the 2004 Path to Peace Award

Tuesday 9 September 2003

Symposium The Path to Peace Foundation hosts Symposium “Peace on Earth” at United Nations Headquarters