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Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia el-Kassis, the Holy See's new permanent observer to the United Nations in New York, poses in an undated photo with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. At a conference sponsored by the U.N.'s Alliance of Civilizations Sept. 17, the archbishop said in an address, "Hate speech of any kind "contradicts the commandment to love one's neighbor, poisons public discourse, inflames division, and too often prepares the ground for violence and persecution. (OSV News photo/Eskinder Debebe, courtesy United Nations) A

Vatican envoy tells UN: Hate speech contradicts love of neighbor

Gina Christian|Sep 18, 2026|2 Min Read

Flags are seen outside United Nations headquarters in New York City Nov. 28, 2023. (OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

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Anti-surrogacy advocates urge UN scrutiny of Greece and Ireland

EWTN News|Jun 3, 2026|4 Min Read

Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, the Holy See's permanent observer to the United Nations, is pictured in a 2023 photo addressing the General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City. Archbishop Caccia, outgoing permanent observer of the Holy See and newly named papal nuncio to the U.S., delivered a statement at the United Nations affirming the Catholic Church's opposition to surrogacy as an affront to human dignity. (OSV News photo/Rick Bajornas, courtesy United Nations)

In anti-surrogacy statement, Vatican warns against turning children into commodities

Gina Christian|Mar 16, 2026|3 Min Read

A drone view of the city of Belem, Brazil, is taken from Combu Island Nov. 8, 2025. Belem is hosting the U.N. Climate Conference, COP30. (CNS photo/Alex Ferro, COP30)

‘Creation is crying out’: Pope Leo urges global unity, action in COP30 message

Cindy Wooden|Nov 18, 2025|2 Min Read

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, delivers his reflection during the annual prayer service for United Nations diplomats at Holy Family Church in New York City Sept. 8, 2025. The event, hosted by the Vatican's permanent observer mission to the U.N., took place on the eve of the opening of the 80th session of the U.N. General Assembly. (OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

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Peace, dignity emphasized at prayer service ahead of UN General Assembly

OSV News|Sep 11, 2025|4 Min Read

A Catholic Relief Services worker is pictured in a file photo helping a young woman at a food distribution area in Marojela village, located in the Marolinta commune in southern Madagascar's Beloha District. (OSV News photo/Jim Stipe, courtesy Catholic Relief Services)

Pope Leo XIV denounces use of hunger as ‘weapon of war’ in message to UN conference

Catholic News Agency|Jun 30, 2025|3 Min Read

Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, is pictured in a 2023 photo addressing the General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York City. (OSV News photo/Rick Bajornas, courtesy United Nations)

Holy See calls for respect for human dignity, international law as civilian deaths soar

Gina Christian|May 28, 2025|3 Min Read

Secretary of State of the Holy See Cardinal Pietro Parolin addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York Sept. 28, 2024. (OSV News photo/Eduardo Munoz, via Reuters)

'Peace is only possible if it is wanted,' Cardinal Parolin tells U.N. assembly

Kimberley Heatherington|Sep 28, 2024|5 Min Read

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, right, the Vatican's permanent observer to the United Nations, and Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, Ill., greet participants following an evening prayer service for U.N. diplomats at Holy Family Church in New York City Sept. 9, 2024. The service, hosted by the Vatican's permanent observer mission to the U.N., was celebrated on the eve of the opening of the 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly. (OSV News photo/Gregory A. Shemitz)

Clergy, diplomats call on U.N. General Assembly in new session to strive for peace

OSV News|Sep 10, 2024|5 Min Read

Pope Francis may visit U.S. in September to speak at United Nations

Andrea Gagliarducci|Apr 25, 2024|2 Min Read

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US, Japanese bishops hail UN summit on prohibiting nukes as ‘journey toward hope’

John Lavenburg|Nov 28, 2023|4 Min Read

Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican's foreign minister, speaks at the opening session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York Sept. 26, 2023. (CNS/Cia Pak, UN photo)

Vatican at U.N.: Risk of nuclear war is 'at its highest'

Justin McLellan|Sep 27, 2023|2 Min Read

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