Marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Cardinal Parolin called on the United Nations to renew its commitment to the ideals upon which it was founded.
U.N. must recommit to serving the common good, Cardinal Parolin says
Online conference explores role of faith groups, leader in work of U.N.
Participants in a Sept. 8, 2020, international online conference explored the role of faith groups and faith leaders in the work of the U.N. since its founding 75 years ago.
At Angelus, pope backs U.N. resolution calling for global cease-fire
On July 5, 2020, the pope backed a U.N. resolution calling for a global cease-fire.
Pope, U.N. chief record video with their Christmas wishes for peace
Pope Francis and Antonio Guterres, the U.N. chief, recorded an eight-minute video giving thanks for all the good in the world.
World is ‘ignoring’ persecution of Christians, says Hungarian official
Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide, but hypocrisy, political correctness and ignorance prevent the international community from implementing a comprehensive response to pervasive violence against them, said speakers at a U.N. event Sept. 27.
‘Robust’ religious freedom, education seen as key to countering attacks
In an address at the U.N. June 24, 2019, Archbishop Auza called for fostering tolerance and inclusivity to counter terrorism and “other acts of violence based on religion or belief.”
Migration situation requires a humane, Christian response, official says
Children under the age of 18 make up one half of the world’s refugee population, a U.N. report said.
Central African bishops ask U.N. to lift arms embargo
As the Central African Republic’s government and the 14 militia groups that control most of the country meet for peace talks, the country’s bishops called on the United Nations to lift the arms embargo imposed on the nation.