The Holy See's permanent observer to the UN in Geneva says a new international treaty represents a major step towards a “dynamic and forward-looking” intellectual property system. By Joseph Tulloch Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, has welcomed a historic new treaty…
Lina Tombolato Doris, of the Ennio Doris Foundation, and Nicolò Govoni, CEO and President of the Italian NGO “Still I Rise” win the second edition of the Navarro-Valls International Prize for Leadership and Kindness, dedicated to the late Spanish spokesperson of the Vatican. By Michele Raviart “Benevolence means contributing to the growth of the person…
The final part of the evidence of the Deputy Secretary of State before the Royal Courts of Justice in the ongoing civil case concerning the purchase of the Sloane Avenue property. Salvatore Cernuzio – London The Holy See was “the victim of serious fraud” in the purchase of the London property. Monsignor Edgar Peña Parra,…
At the end of his five-day visit to the Philippines, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, speaks to Filipino diplomats about the Holy See's approach to diplomacy and advocacy for peace and human dignity over military might. By Isabella Piro Faced with the conflicts that are currently tearing apart different parts…
The deputy secretary of state gave evidence at the British High Court in London in the civil case brought by financier Raffaele Mincione. He answered questions from Mincione's lawyer about financial dealings with broker Gianluigi Torzi and attempts to force him to cede control of the Sloane Avenue property. By Salvatore Cernuzio, London The two-and-a-half-hour…
A three-day seminar on synodality, held at the Bangladesh Catholic Bishops' Conference Centre, highlighted the transformative potential of inclusion and dialogue within the Asian Catholic Church. By LiCAS News The event, which drew participants from all eight dioceses of Bangladesh, focused on deepening understanding of synodality as a collaborative and consultative approach to Church governance…
Vatican news The C9 Council of Cardinals meets at the Vatican for its third meeting of 2024. Vatican News The June meeting of the Council of Cardinals began Monday in the presence of Pope Francis. The “C9” was created by Pope Francis in 2013 to assist him in the work of reforming the Roman Curia…
Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher marks the 76th anniversary of Israel's independence, recalling the history between the Holy See and Israel and expressing the belief that dialogue and collaboration in favor of peace are possible. Deborah Castellano Lubov Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with…
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States is in Croatia for the feast of Our Lady of the Stone Gate. He is also scheduled to meet state authorities and give a lecture at the Croatian Catholic University. By Vatican News Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, began a…
Addressing the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Antigua and Barbuda, Vatican representative Msgr. Robert Murphy calls on developed countries to cancel their debt to support their resilience and development in the face of climate and environmental crises. By Lisa Zengarini The Holy See has called for increased efforts by developed countries…