Holy See diplomacy Archives

Vatican foreign minister meets Belarusian counterpart in Minsk

Sep 12, 2020

As the Vatican foreign minister met with officials in Belarus, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace urged prayers for Belorussians during their sociopolitical crisis.

By Catholic News Service

Vatican representative calls on U.S. to sign nuclear-test-ban treaty

Aug 29, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the absurdity of “pouring valuable resources into the maintenance of weapons of destruction while so many on this planet are struggling to survive,” a Vatican representative told a U.N. meeting to commemorate and promote the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.

By Cindy Wooden

Justice, dignity not just ‘privilege of the rich,’ Vatican official says

Jul 27, 2020

Addressing the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, a Vatican representative said the protection of rights and human dignity is not exclusive to the wealthy but also to the most vulnerable, especially victims of human trafficking.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

As Vatican-China agreement approaches two years, opinion still divided

Jul 21, 2020

China has announced that Bishop Paul Ma Cunguo of Shuozhou, a Vatican-recognized bishop, has joined the official state-run Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association.

By Michael Sainsbury

Vatican official calls for action after U.N. reports rising hunger rate

Jul 15, 2020

After the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization projected a drastic increase in hunger and malnutrition due to the coronavirus, a Vatican official called on the international community to work together to combat poverty.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Vatican: More must be done to protect rights, dignity of refugees

Jul 9, 2020

The international community must increase its efforts to help protect the lives of refugees, who are often exploited instead of being protected, a Vatican official said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves