Holy See Appeals for Concrete Ideas, Decisive Actions to Benefit All People

Vatican Dicasteries/Diplomacy

Archbishop Auza’s Statement to UN on Strategies for Eradicating Poverty

‘Putting an end to violent conflicts must become our priority, if we are to eradicate poverty and build lasting peace’

Feb 07, 2017 08:35

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International Organizations

Holy See’s Statement on ‘World Drug Problem’ at WHO Meeting

‘A comprehensive and cooperative approach is required and should include the strengthening of capacity in health and social services, as well as cooperation with justice, education, and law enforcement sectors’

Jan 30, 2017 06:21

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International Organizations

Holy See on Nuclear Weapons: Global Ethic Needs to Replace Fear and Mistrust

Emphasizes two fields where greater effort is necessary

Dec 06, 2016 16:40

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International Organizations

What’s at the Heart of Human Rights? Holy See Reminds the UN

“Even though the reports prepared for the Third Committee’s current session recognize this fundamental right, it continues, alas, to be ignored or minimized”

Nov 03, 2016 19:07

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International Organizations

Holy See to UN: Progress on Eliminating Racism at Risk of Being Eroded

“Migrant or resident, human dignity is not negotiable or determined by national laws”

Nov 03, 2016 17:53

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International Organizations

Holy See to UN: Extreme Poverty Is a Troubling Reality Not an Inevitable Statistic

“While there is more than enough food for everyone, yet not all can eat”

Oct 27, 2016 15:36

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International Organizations

Holy See to UN: Weapons of All Sizes and Shapes Must Be Our Continuing Concern

Convention on conventional weapons not enough; categories of weapons of mass destruction should be broadened; nuclear weapons must be eliminated

Oct 17, 2016 19:32

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International Organizations

Holy See to UN: Migration Forces Change, But Change Can Mean Growth

“Pope Francis does not cease to remind us that at this moment in human history, marked by great movements of migration, the question of identity is not a secondary issue”

Oct 07, 2016 18:29

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International Organizations

Holy See to UN: Only ‘Culture of Encounter’ Can Be Lasting Remedy to Terrorism

“No matter how grave the threats that terrorism poses to our collective security, any effective, lasting response to this crime cannot be achieved solely through military and security means”

Oct 07, 2016 10:06

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Human Rights and Justice

Human Person Isn’t an Obstacle to Development, Holy See Tells UN

“Global solidarity means seeing others as more than mere neighbors, but as brothers and sisters”

Oct 06, 2016 20:14

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International Organizations

Bishops Welcome UN Step Toward World Without Nuclear Weapons

Praise Security Council resolution to reinforce international norm

Sep 26, 2016 19:46

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Vatican Dicasteries/Diplomacy

Cardinal Parolin to UN: Without Peace, Integral Human Development Is Impossible

Vatican Secretary of State Addresses Opening of 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly

Sep 23, 2016 18:55

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Health and Healthcare

Vatican Backs Those Concerned About Antibiotic Resistance

Notes those most at risk are the poor

Sep 22, 2016 20:13

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Vatican Dicasteries/Diplomacy

Cardinal Parolin’s Address to UN Summit on Migration on Refugee Issues

‘The Holy See pleads for a common commitment on the part of individual governments and the international community to bring to an end all fighting, hatred and violence, and to pursue peace and reconciliation.’

Sep 20, 2016 12:14

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Vatican Dicasteries/Diplomacy

Archbishop Auza’s Statement to UN on Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

‘The Holy See cannot emphasize enough the importance of the family as the cornerstone of prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, reintegration and health strategies … When a member is addicted, the whole family suffers. ‘

Aug 24, 2016 15:38

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International Organizations

Holy See at UN to Host Event on Mother Teresa

“Making sure that people like Mother Teresa are permitted to live out their faith and impact the world in a positive way should be a priority for all nations”

Aug 19, 2016 15:17

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International Organizations

Holy See to UN: Children Exploited for War Need Help Reintegrating With Families

“While we witness barbaric acts beyond anyone’s imagination committed also by child soldiers, we must remember that these children are exploited and manipulated into what they have become”

Aug 04, 2016 19:57

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International Organizations

Holy See to UN: Church in Africa Is Contributing Directly to Peace-Building

Archbishop reminds of importance of grassroots movements, faith-based organizations and local communities

Jul 29, 2016 10:52

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International Organizations

Francis Has Taken Church’s Effort to Stop Human Trafficking to ‘Another Level’

Event at UN this month aimed to combat roots of this crime

Jul 25, 2016 19:19

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Vatican Dicasteries/Diplomacy

Archbishop Auza’s Statement to UN on Security Council Working Methods

‘When all is said and done and whatever shape and size it may eventually take, a reformed Council must be better equipped than ever to spare us and future generations from the unspeakable horrors of genocide, mass atrocities, war crimes and other grave violations of fundamental human rights and of international humanitarian law.’

Jul 20, 2016 12:13

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International Organizations

Holy See at UN: What Is a Human Right Anyway?

Archbishop calls for both correct understanding of the foundation of rights and the meaning of the term

Jul 15, 2016 19:11

Kathleen Naab

International Organizations

Holy See at UN: Discouraging Risky Behavior Isn’t Same as Discrimination

Nuncio voices reservations on terms used in Political Declaration on Combatting HIV/AIDS

Jun 14, 2016 19:52

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Papal Texts

Pope’s Address to World Food Program Executive Board

“We thus find ourselves faced with a strange paradox. Whereas forms of aid and development projects are obstructed by involved and incomprehensible political decisions, skewed ideological visions and impenetrable customs barriers, weaponry is not. It makes no difference where arms come from; they circulate with brazen and virtually absolute freedom in many parts of the world. As a result, wars are fed, not persons”

Jun 13, 2016 19:38

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