Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, Vatican permanent observer to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, addresses the 34th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent and stresses the moral obligation of all parties armed conflicts to respect international humanitarian law protecting civilians. By Lisa Zengarini The Holy See has once again strongly…
Bishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, spoke on the first day of the 68th session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is taking place from September 16 to 20 in Vienna. He supports the commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and the security of power…
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…
At the 78th United Nations General Assembly, the Holy See supports new measures to combat crimes against humanity, calling for them to be expanded to prevent individuals from being extradited to countries where they risk torture or the death penalty. By Joseph Tulloch Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United…
Vatican news Pope Francis sends message of support for event marking International Women's Day, calling for “respect for the equal and complementary dignity of women and men.” By Vatican News Pope Francis sent a message Wednesday during an event ahead of International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8. Her message was read at a…