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UN experts’ letter to Vatican has ‘no real teeth,’ says Church official
The letter accused the Holy See of engaging in “obstructive practices” related to abuse. Read more
Vatican criticizes lack of prosecutions for human trafficking
The dignity and rights of trafficking victims requires the international community to do more to prosecute and bring down traffickers,... Read more
Vatican: No active coronavirus cases among employees
The Vatican said Saturday the city state no longer has any active positive cases among employees, after a 12th person... Read more
Holy See donates to WHO fund for medics on pandemic front line
The Holy See has pledged to contribute to the World Health Organization’s emergency fund supplying protective equipment to medics fighting... Read more
Vatican ‘acknowledges the court's decision’ to dismiss Cardinal George Pell's appeal
The Vatican said Wednesday it acknowledges the decision by the Court of Appeals in Victoria to uphold the conviction of... Read more
Holy See to participate in Olympic opening ceremony, IOC strategy session
A delegation from the Holy See is in South Korea this week to participate in the opening of the Winter... Read more
Vatican to UN: We must work together to eliminate causes of human trafficking
The international community must join forces to eliminate human trafficking and its root causes, the Vatican’s representative to the United... Read more
Vatican responds to allegations that ex-auditor was ousted
The Vatican has issued a response to allegations made by former auditor general Libero Milone, who, three months after mysteriously... Read more
Vatican at UN: Nukes won't save us – let's seek a better path
Nuclear weapons are a force for instability and any claims they promote peace are chasing illusions, the Holy See's Secretary... Read more
Vatican to crack down on illegal sale of papal symbols, coat of arms
On Wednesday the Vatican announced plans to monitor with a more careful eye those who print official images of the... Read more
Middle East peace center of meeting between Francis, Abbas
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited the Vatican Saturday before inaugurating his country’s new embassy to the Holy See, where he... Read more
Vatican speaks out on unapproved bishop ordinations in China
After the recent unauthorized ordination of bishops in China, which falls just ahead of a major meeting for Chinese Catholic... Read more
What will ensure the survival of Middle East Christians?
Christianity is at a crossroads in the Middle East, and only a dedicated campaign of aid and activism can help... Read more
Vatican sentences cleric, laywoman in second 'Vatileaks' trial
After an eight month trial weighing the guilt of five individuals in the leaking and disseminating of confidential financial documents,... Read more
When terrorism destroys religious cooperation: the Holy See's message to the UN
Terrorism in the name of religion is a lie, the head of the Holy See’s mission to the United Nations... Read more
No to nuclear weapons, yes to nuclear technology – the Holy See's stance
In an effort to abolish the production of nuclear weapons worldwide, the Holy See is pushing an agreement – with... Read more
Vatican to the world: Displaced immigrants deserve your attention
Noting an alarming increase in forcibly-displaced migrants around the world, the Holy See has asked the United Nations to take... Read more
Critic: UN abortion controversy shows push to exclude Catholics
U.N. anti-torture committee member Felice Gaer’s statement to a Holy See delegation equating opposition to abortion and torture is part... Read more
Critics warn of bias in UN anti-torture committee member
A U.N. committee member who insinuated that the Catholic position against abortion violates an anti-torture agreement signed by the Holy... Read more
Pope's upcoming meeting with UN officials presents opportunity
Pope Francis will meet with United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon May 9, as well as with the Chief Executives Board... Read more
