Holy See: UN Member States must commit to restoring peace

Holy See: UN Member States must commit to restoring peace

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See, highlights the need for UN member states to work for peace in conflict-affected regions, where escalating geopolitical tensions have intensified environmental crises and human rights violations. By Bezawit Bogale In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to…

Cardinal Parolin commemorates 60th anniversary of Holy See at UN

Cardinal Parolin commemorates 60th anniversary of Holy See at UN

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates mass at Holy Family Church in Midtown, New York, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the presence of the Holy See as an observer state to the United Nations. Deborah Castellano Lubov On Monday in Midtown, Manhattan, Holy See Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin…

Cardinal Parolin in New York for 79th UN General Assembly

Cardinal Parolin in New York for 79th UN General Assembly

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin is traveling to the United States from September 22-30 to participate in High-Level Week 2024 events, including a Mass for the 60th anniversary of the Holy See at the UN. By Vatican News From Sunday, September 22 until Monday, September 30, Cardinal Parolin will be in New York to…

Holy See reaffirms importance of fostering a culture of peace

Holy See reaffirms importance of fostering a culture of peace

The representative of the Holy See at the United Nations High-level Forum on the Culture of Peace reaffirms the common commitment to working for a culture of peace at all levels of society, efforts that are essential for present and future generations. By Thaddeus Jones A High-level Forum on the Culture of Peace, under the…

Holy See: ‘Birth control is not the key to sustainable development’

Holy See: ‘Birth control is not the key to sustainable development’

As the UN celebrates this year the thirtieth anniversary of the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Archbishop Gabriele Caccia reiterates that the promotion of birth control policies does not contribute to eradicating poverty in the world nor to promote sustainable development. By Lisa Zengarini Nearly thirty years have passed since the International…