Convention Against Torture
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UN may risk a 'deficit of democracy', nuncio says
The Holy See’s envoy to the United Nations in Geneva has no doubt that the body is useful in the... Read more
UN report shows reform efforts in Church, observers say
A U.N. anti-torture committee’s report on the Holy See recognized Church efforts to combat sex abuse, but some problems in... Read more
Holy See did not violate torture convention, UN committee says
A U.N. anti-torture committee report has said that the Holy See did not violate the international Convention Against Torture. Read more
Critic says UN risks credibility with Catholic torture charges
Insinuations at a U.N. committee hearing that Catholic teaching against abortion may violate an international anti-torture convention has raised questions... Read more
At UN panel, Holy See urges civil prosecution for torture
All individuals who commit torture and abuse must face prosecution from legitimate government authorities, a Holy See delegation has told... Read more
Holy See warns against ideological agenda in UN torture hearing
Ahead of a report to the U.N. on an anti-torture agreement next week, the Holy See has emphasized its commitment... Read more
Holy See testimony on torture a UN treaty obligation, spokesman notes
The Holy See's press officer said Tuesday that its report on an anti-torture agreement which will be made to the... Read more
