Press Releases from the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations

Pope's Sadness over Prison Fire in Comayagua

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

"His Holiness Benedict XVI, deeply saddened by the painful news of the conflagration in the 'Granja Penal' of Comayagua, which caused so many victims, raises fervent prayers to the Almighty for the eternal repose of the dead..."

The Holy Father Warns Against the Power of Finance and the Media

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Yesterday afternoon Pope Benedict XVI, during his visit to the Major Seminary of Rome, the Pope made reference to the force of evil which, in today's world, also emerges "in two great powers which are good and useful in themselves but easily open to abuse: the power of finance and the power of the media".

Holy See and UK Government United in the Struggle for Religious Freedom

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

English-language joint communique of the Holy See and the government of the United Kingdom concerning an official ministerial visit marking the thirtieth anniversary of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two States.

Holy Father Appeals for Peace in Syria

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Sunday 12 February 2012, during the midday Angelus Prayer, His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI renewed his urgent appeal to put an end to the violence and bloodshed.

Holy See Event at the UN on Eradication of Poverty

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

On Friday 3 February 2012 from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m., the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See Mission, and its co-sponsors, New Humanity and the International Association of the Economy of Communion will host a parallel event on the occasion of the United Nations Commission on Social Development entitled "The Economy of Communion in Freedom: Ongoing Developments in the Fight for the Eradication of Poverty" at United Nations Headquarters in New York, Conference Room 4 (TNLB).

Holy See Deposits Instruments of Ratification and Accession for UN Conventions Against International Crime

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Yesterday at UN Headquarters, the Holy See ratified a UN Convention concerning narcotics trafficking and acceded to two UN Conventions, one dealing with the financing of terrorism and the other with transnational organized crime.

Holy See Presents New Book on Peace Negotiation

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On Thursday 27 October from 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See, with co-sponsorship of The Path to Peace Foundation, will host a panel discussion on the newly-released book Psychological and Political Strategies for Peace Negotiation: A Cognitive Approach in Conference Room 6 of the North Lawn Building at United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

Archbishop Mamberti Receives Honorary Doctorate from St. John’s University

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Secretary for Relations with States, received the doctoral hood and diploma of St. John’s University at an evening ceremony on Monday the 26th. During the annual Vincentian Convocation, Rev. Donald Harrington, President of St. John’s, awarded the Honorary Doctor of Laws to the Archbishop, citing his extensive work promoting peace and representing the Apostolic See.

“Children Need Good Families”, The Holy See at UN Meeting on Youth

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Insisting that “each and every young person should be able to... grow and learn... free from all violence and discord... in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding”, the Holy See took the floor of the General Assembly Hall on the final day of the United Nations High-level Meeting on Youth...

Holy See Statement on the Third Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty (New York, 11-15 July 2011)

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) held its third session in New York from 11 to 15 July 2011. The Holy See actively participated in the deliberations...

Holy See will Host Official Side-Event for UN Conference on Youth

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Holy See will sponsor a side event during this month’s United Nations High-level Meeting on Youth. The event, entitled “Youth Protecting and Promoting Human Dignity,” will take place on Monday, July 25th from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the auditorium of the Church of Holy Family, located at 315 East 47th Street between First and Second Avenues, and will feature five young speakers who will discuss how they and their organizations protect and promote human dignity.

Pope Benedict XVI Invokes Peace and Prosperity on the Newly Born South Sudan

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Just days after the July 9 inauguration of the Republic of South Sudan, the new state was admitted as a Member State in the United Nations by acclamation of the General Assembly. The Delegation of the Holy See, led by Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, was in attendance and echoed the congratulations and best wishes of the Holy Father.

The Holy See Delegation Cites Extensive Experience and Recent Studies in Promotion of Abstinence and ART to Halt the Spread of HIV and AIDS

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Jane Adolphe, Associate Professor of Law at Ave Maria School of Law and a member of the Holy See Delegation, addressed this afternoon the United Nations General Assembly on the closing day of the UN High-level meeting on HIV/AIDS...

Holy See Event at the UN for the International Year of Youth

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The event will furnish an opportunity for youth to discuss some of the pressing issues facing young people today, especially the need to protect and promote human life.

Commission on Population and Development Might not Benefit Either, Papal Nuncio Warns

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Instead of eliminating poor people in an attempt to eliminate poverty, governments ought to "focus... resources on providing the promised development assistance to the approximately 920 million people living on less than $1.25 per day".

Pope Benedict XVI “Deeply Saddened” by the Earthquake in Japan, Church Organizations Mobilize to Respond

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

During the midday Angelus message to the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square in Rome this past Sunday, Pope Benedict XVI expressed spiritual closeness to the victims of the recent earthquake in Japan and prayed for them.

PrepCom for UN Conference on Sustainable Development: Greening the Economy Should Not Disregard Human Dignity

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Programs and policies for pursuing the goal of a “green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication” should not forget that the purpose of development is integral human development and that “human beings are and must remain at the center of our concern”.