The Organization of American States (OAS) adopts a resolution supporting the Haitian government’s request for a UN-backed peacekeeping mission to help stabilize the country. Speaking to the Organization following the resolution, Archbishop Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano, permanent observer of the Holy See to the OAS, amplified Pope Francis’ calls for peace on the island. By…
The representative of the Holy See to the UN highlights the need to combat online racism, anti-migrant discrimination and religious intolerance. By Joseph Tulloch Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See’s permanent observer to the United Nations, told the UN of the Church’s concerns about anti-migrant discrimination, religious intolerance and online racism. He made the remarks…
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…
Holy See Permanent Observer speaks at UN on September ‘Summit of the Future’: ‘A pivotal moment to reaffirm the fundamental principles of the international community’ Vatican News The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Pope Francis told the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, is “an important sign of hope.” The Permanent Observer…
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…
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…
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…
The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in New York, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, advocates for more effective international measures against crimes against humanity, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and prevention efforts. By Francesca Merlo Addressing the Sixth Committee, a resumed session of the 78th session of the United Nations General…