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Trump to UN: Protect the unborn and religious minorities
President Trump told world leaders that the United States is committed to “protecting unborn children” in remarks to the United... Read more
Cardinal Parolin urges UN to return to founding ideals
The Vatican Secretary of State asked the United Nations Monday to return to its founding ideals to protect the common... Read more
Vatican calls for 'peaceful and just resolution' of Belarus crisis
After President Alexander Lukashenko announced that he was putting troops on high alert and closing Belarus’ borders, a Vatican diplomat... Read more
Vatican laments inclusion of ‘reproductive rights’ in UN resolution on coronavirus
A Vatican representative has said that the inclusion of a reference to “reproductive rights” in a United Nations resolution on... Read more
In letter to UN, US 'categorically rejects' right to abortion
The United States sent a strongly-worded letter to several UN committees in early August rejecting any implication that there is... Read more
Pope Francis: Human dignity has serious political implications
Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christian faith demands conversion from individualism and a commitment to defending the inherent dignity of... Read more
Report: 690 million people went hungry last year
Almost 690 million people around the world were undernourished last year, according to a new United Nations report, continuing what... Read more
Vatican diplomat tells UN ‘gender identity’ category not necessary for refugee protection
A Holy See diplomat raised concern at the United Nations in Geneva this week over the use of the term... Read more
Pope Francis commends UN Security Council for global ceasefire resolution
Pope Francis applauded the United Nations Security Council Sunday for its recent resolution calling for an immediate global ceasefire amid... Read more
Vatican appeals for debt relief for developing countries at United Nations
The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva is urging countries to help relieve the... Read more
UN and US trade criticism over abortion during coronavirus
United Nations Human Rights Council has criticized some U.S. states for using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to... Read more
UN chief says pandemic should inspire ‘new unity and solidarity’
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said Tuesday the world needs a response to the coronavirus pandemic based on the protection of... Read more
'COVID-19 knows no borders': Pope Francis calls for global ceasefire
The pope urged nations in conflict to respond to an appeal made by the United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres... Read more
Pope Francis wants 'holistic approach' to Middle East, UN Security Council told
Pope Francis is concerned about the worsening situation in the Middle East, and is urging a continued commitment to dialogue... Read more
'No international right to abortion' says HHS Secretary
There is no international right to abortion, the U.S. health secretary told officials from more than 30 countries on Thursday... Read more
Pope appoints first woman to managerial position in Secretariat of State
Pope Francis has named Dr. Francesca Di Giovanni as undersecretary for multilateral affairs in the Vatican Secretariat of State, marking... Read more
Report: Over past decade, 170,000 children had rights 'gravely violated'
The past decade saw troubling levels of violence against children, with some 45 children seeing their rights “gravely violated” each... Read more
Pope Francis and UN Secretary General record video urging religious freedom, climate protection
Pope Francis and the United Nations Secretary General António Guterres recorded a video message together at the Vatican Friday in... Read more
Vatican affirms need for two-state solution after U.S. shift on Israeli settlements
The Holy See on Wednesday reaffirmed its support of a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, after recent shifts in... Read more
Pope Francis names Archbishop Gabriele Caccia ambassador to the United Nations
Pope Francis Saturday named Archbishop Gabriele Caccia the next Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in... Read more
