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Individual human beings are the foundation, the cause and the end of every social institution. This fact must be recognized, as also the fact that they are raised in the plan of Providence to an order of reality which is above nature.Pope Paul VI, Populorum Progressio
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Holy See mission annual UN prayer service, 8 september 2025
The Archbishop drew inspiration from the liturgical feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, emphasizing the enduring relevance of divine preparation and human response in shaping history.
September 09 2025
Archbishop Caccia delivers statement during the General Assembly High-level Plenary Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day Against Nuclear Tests (IDANT)
Eighty years after the first nuclear detonation, Archbishop Caccia urged the international community to reflect on the moral and humanitarian consequences of nuclear testing, noting the enduring harm caused to human life and creation.
September 04 2025
Statement by Archbishop Caccia at the High-Level Forum on the Implementation of the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace
Reflecting on the recent Jubilee of Youth in Rome, which drew over one million young people, Archbishop Caccia emphasized the transformative power of fraternity and friendship in creating a world where dialogue replaces violence.
September 03 2025
The Holy See Delivers Statement at the Third International Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries Awaza (Turkmenistan)
Emphasizing the need for strong political will to implement the Awaza Programme of Action, the Holy See Delegation called for long-term, tangible assistance for LLDCs, rooted in justice, solidarity, and the promotion of human dignity.
August 11 2025
Statement by Archbishop Caccia at the General Debate of the High-level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two - State Solution
Noting that only patient and inclusive dialogue can achieve a just and lasting peace, Archbishop Caccia called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of Israeli hostages, and full protection of Palestinian civilians, alongside unhindered humanitarian access.
July 30 2025
Archbishop Caccia delivers statement at the General Debate of the ECOSOC High-Level Political Forum
He reaffirmed the enduring relevance of the UN’s founding principles—peace, cooperation, human rights, and social progress—as essential foundations for sustainable development. He emphasized that all efforts must uphold the God-given dignity of every person and foster solidarity among nations.
July 22 2025
Archbishop Caccia delivers statement at the High-Level Political Forum debate on Small Island Developing States: Strategies for SDG Success
In his remarks, he urged a rethinking of the global debt architecture to reflect the unique challenges faced by SIDS, while highlighting the moral responsibility of wealthier nations to address ecological debt and promote environmental justice.
July 17 2025
Archbishop Caccia delivers statement at the High-Level Political Forum debate on Accelerating SDG Achievement in African Countries, Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Development Countries, and Middle-Income Countries
He emphasized that poverty and unsustainable debt remain critical barriers to development, denying millions their dignity and undermining integral human growth.
July 16 2025
Archbishop Caccia delivers Statement at the High Level Political Forum debate on SDG5
In his remarks on SDG5, the Permanent Observer called for greater efforts to empower women and girls, stressing that equality must go beyond formal recognition to ensure access to education, work, and safety. He warned against approaches that neglect relationships and familial roles, advocating for policies that protect motherhood and affirm the complementarity of men and women. Furthermore, he urged a renewed, holistic commitment to human development rooted in dignity and solidarity.
July 15 2025
Archbishop Caccia delivers Statement at the High Level Political Forum debate on SDG3
Addressing SDG3, Archbishop Caccia described health as more than the absence of illness, calling for integrated approaches that address poverty, nutrition, education, and water access. He reaffirmed that healthcare is a universal right and should prioritize vulnerable populations, including the unborn, elderly, and displaced. Acknowledging the role of Catholic health institutions he stressed the value of person-centered care, free from ideological or economic agendas.
July 15 2025
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 17 2025