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Holy See convenes UN panel urging global abolition of surrogacy
Panelists called for “increased awareness and concrete steps at the U.N. level to abolish surrogacy and uphold human dignity.” Read more
Pope Francis appoints new permanent observer to the UN in Geneva
Archbishop Ettore Balestrero most recently served as the apostolic nuncio to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Read more
Pope Francis shares his concern about nuclear war risks in meeting with Vatican diplomats
The pope spoke to almost 100 apostolic nuncios and permanent observers of the Holy See who are meeting in Rome... Read more
Vatican diplomat warns US leaders not to use God for selfish ends
A leading Vatican diplomat on Sunday exhorted U.S. government officials and justices to not use God for their own selfish... 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
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
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
Holy See and Trump administration oppose abortion at UN General Assembly
President Donald Trump and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin have challenged world leaders to protect unborn human life. Both... Read more
U.S. withholds funding from UN population fund for third year
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the United States will not contribute the expected $32.5 million to the agency. Read more
