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No one can remain indifferent to the lot of his brothers and sisters who are still buried in wretchedness, and victims of insecurity, slaves of ignorance. Like the heart of Christ, the heart of the Christian must sympathize with this misery: “I have pity on this multitude”. Pope Paul VI, Populorum Progressio
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Statement by Archbishop Caccia during the General Assembly High-level Plenary Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day Against Nuclear Tests (IDANT)
In his remarks, Archbishop Caccia reaffirmed that the 15th anniversary of IDANT is an opportunity for reinforced global commitment to the cessation of nuclear testing.
September 04 2024
Statement by Archbishop Caccia at the UN High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace
Archbishop Caccia welcomed the convening of this High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace, twenty-five years after the adoption of the Declaration and Programme of Action.
August 06 2024
Archbishop Caccia Delivers Statement at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development General Debate
In his remarks, Archbishop Caccia stressed the need to recalibrate efforts in light of new challenges preventing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
July 17 2024
Statement by Archbishop Caccia at the Ad Hoc Committee of the General Assembly for the Announcement of Voluntary Contributions to UNRWA
In his remarks, Archbishop Caccia reiterated the Holy See’s support for the work of UNRWA, emphasizing the need to preserve its neutrality.
July 17 2024
Statement by Archbishop Caccia at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development: African countries, LDCs, and LLDCs
Thursday, 11 July 2024 Madam Chair, My Delegation welcomes the discussion today on building resili…
July 11 2024
Statement by the Holy See at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Small Island Developing States: Implementing the Outcomes of the Fourth SIDS Conference
In his remarks, Archbishop Caccia stressed that the international community, as a “family of nations,” is responsible for assisting countries in special situations, including SIDS.
July 10 2024
Statements by the Holy See at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development: Sustainable Development Goals 1 and 2
On 9 July 2024, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, issued two statements at the 2024 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development convened under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council.
July 09 2024
Statement by the Holy See at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict
In his remarks, Msgr. Murphy recalled the 25th anniversary of Resolution 1261 and the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions to underscore the disproportionate and catastrophic impact of conflict on children.
June 27 2024
Statement by the Holy See at the Fourth United Nations Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects
New York, 19 June 2024 Madam Chair, At the opening of the Fourth Review Conference (RevCon4) of …
June 19 2024
Msgr. Murphy Delivers Statement to The General Debate of the Fourth Conference on Small Island Developing States
St. John’s, Antigua, 27 – 30 May 2024 Mr. Chair, The Holy See would like to express…
May 28 2024