Addressing the Security Council's open debate on maintaining international peace and security, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, suggests two ways to help strengthen the role of Africa to ensure its own security. Deborah Castellano Lubov Faced with a new wave of colonialism and continued exploitation, the international…
Addressing a public debate in New York on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations denounces attacks on civilian infrastructure, use of indiscriminate weapons in areas populated areas and increasing attacks against humanitarian personnel. By Lisa Zengarini The Holy See reiterated its urgent call…
The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith responds to journalists on the “Medjugorje case” during the press conference presenting the new standards for the discernment of alleged supernatural phenomena. By L'Osservatore Romano “Regarding Medjugorje, no conclusion has yet been reached, but with these guidelines we believe it will be easier to…
Statement on Vietnam-Holy See Joint Working Group meeting reaffirms good bilateral relations between parties and highlights how the Catholic community in the Southeast Asian country continues to draw inspiration from the Magisterium of the Church . By Vatican News The Viet Nam-Holy See Joint Working Group meeting in Hanoi on Friday, May 17, was characterized…
Some 200 participants are due to gather in Rome from May 16 to 18 for the international conference “Putting Our Lives on the Line” organized by the Vatican and the French Embassy to the Holy See ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. By Lisa Zengarini As part of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the…
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…
In a statement addressed to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues during its 23rd session in New York on April 16, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, spoke of the importance to support indigenous peoples, particularly young people. and cultivate dialogue. By Sr Francine-Marie Cooper Archbishop…
Matteo Bruni, director of the Press Office of the Holy See, answers questions from journalists on the dismissal of Sabine de la Valette, former Sister Marie Ferréol. By Vatican News In response to questions from journalists, the director of the Press Office of the Holy See, Matteo Bruni, confirmed on Saturday that the Secretariat of…
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations is in Vietnam until April 14. During his visit, he held cordial talks with the Prime Minister and other government officials. Meetings with the Vietnamese Catholic community are planned in Hanoi, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City. By Vatican News On the afternoon of April…
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for State Relations, begins a diplomatic visit to Vietnam, which will include meetings with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister as well as meetings with the local Church. By Vatican News On April 9, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, began…