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Global progress for children is stalled by war, Holy See tells UN
Progress for the world’s children has left out the young victims of war, conflict, and poverty, the Holy See has... Read more
Nuclear weapons offer only illusory peace, Holy See tells UN
The apostolic nuncio to the United Nations again stressed the need for nuclear weapons disarmament on Monday, with the worldwide... Read more
Pope Francis and China – attempts for a thaw?
Improved Holy See relations with China are a major effort of this papacy, with an ongoing focus on disputes appointment... Read more
Do something about forced migration, cardinal exhorts UN
The Vatican Secretary of State pleaded Monday for an increased commitment from the international community in addressing the root causes... Read more
Papal ambassadors issue global appeal to step-up peace efforts
After spending three days in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis’ diplomatic representatives throughout the world have... Read more
Pope tells ambassadors to serve in humility, not get lost in politics
In a special Jubilee audience with nearly all of his 108 ambassadors around the world, Pope Francis thanked them for... Read more
Behind Pope Francis' diplomacy is a small school with a big impact
The pontificate of Pope Francis has a diplomatic style of its own, and many of his diplomats share a common... Read more
Your job is to give voice to the suffering, Pope tells new ambassadors
As six new ambassadors to the Holy See presented Pope Francis with their credentials, the pontiff stressed that as representatives... Read more
Empower women and you empower the world, Vatican tells UN
If diplomacy and policy-making are to be successful, all women – including those who are often left out of the... Read more
Pope Francis names new Permanent Observer to the UN in Geneva
Slovenia-born Archbishop Ivan Jurkovic will be the Holy See’s next Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva, a significant... Read more
High-ranking American in Vatican 'humbled' by appointment as nuncio
On Tuesday it was announced that Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Peter Bryan Wells, the highest ranking American in the... Read more
Why are more civilians dying in war? Nuncio says global community must act
The Holy See’s representative to the United Nations has said that the entire international community is implicated “in one way... Read more
Pope to diplomats: Migrants present challenges, but don't forget their dignity
On Monday Pope Francis gave his first major speech of the year to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy... Read more
'Genuine religious faith' is a force against terrorist savagery, Holy See tells UN
The papal nuncio to the United Nations on Wednesday stressed the religious rejection of the “utter savagery” of terrorism and... Read more
Holy See expresses cautious support for UN development goals
The Holy See on Tuesday expressed its “strong support” for the 2030 United Nations development agenda, but added it has... Read more
China consecrates first new bishop in three years
In mainland China's first episcopal consecration since 2012, a priest was consecrated a bishop in the cathedral of Anyang on... Read more
A hope for peace: Vatican, Palestine sign treaty protecting religious liberty
The comprehensive agreement signed on Friday by the Holy See and the State of Palestine may serve the twofold goal... Read more
Pope exhorts future Vatican diplomats to bring Christ's face to the world
Pope Francis told the graduating class of Holy See ambassadors on Thursday that their main mission is to be Christ’s... Read more
Ukraine crisis the focal point in Pope's discussion with Putin
In the second meeting between Pope Francis and Russian president Vladimir Putin, held on Wednesday at the Vatican, the discussion... Read more
Vatican and 'State of Palestine' agree to treaty safeguarding religious liberty
The Holy See and the State of Palestine have agreed on the text of a treaty regarding the life and... Read more
